Acts 24:27
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 24:27?

2. How does Acts 24:27 illustrate the dangers of political expediency over justice?

3. What lessons can we learn from Felix's decision to leave Paul imprisoned?

4. How does Acts 24:27 connect with Proverbs 29:25 about fearing man over God?

5. In what ways can we avoid compromising our faith for personal gain?

6. How can Acts 24:27 inspire us to stand firm in our convictions today?

7. Why did Felix leave Paul in prison for two years according to Acts 24:27?

8. How does Acts 24:27 reflect on the justice system of the time?

9. What does Acts 24:27 reveal about Felix's character and motivations?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 24?

11. Who was Porcius Festus in biblical history?

12. Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?

13. Acts 24:13 states the accusers could not prove any crime; how plausible is it that the Roman legal system would hold Paul for years without solid evidence?

14. How historically credible is the swift transfer of Paul’s case from one Roman governor to another in Acts 25:1–12, given the bureaucracy of Roman legal proceedings?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Felix's decision to leave Paul in prison reflect the challenges of maintaining integrity in leadership? Can you think of modern examples where leaders face similar pressures?

2. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty at work during Paul's two-year imprisonment? How can this perspective help us in our own times of waiting?

3. How does Paul's response to his imprisonment challenge us to remain faithful in our own trials? What practical steps can we take to strengthen our faith during difficult times?

4. How can we, as Christians, influence our leaders to make decisions that align with biblical values? What role does prayer play in this process?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to wait on God's timing. How did patience play a role in that situation, and what did you learn from it that can be applied to your current circumstances?1. How does the role of Tertullus highlight the lengths to which some will go to distort the truth for their own purposes?

2. What can we learn from Paul's handling of false accusations?

3. How does Paul's defense before Felix demonstrate the importance of personal integrity?

4. How do Paul's words about faith in God's promises speak to us today?

5. How can we use Paul's response to Felix as a model when we are wrongly accused or treated unjustly?

6. What does Felix's fear tell us about the convicting power of the gospel message?

7. How does Paul's situation challenge our understanding of justice and divine timing?

8. How does the story of Felix and Drusilla reflect human attempts to evade God's judgment?

9. How does Felix's hope for a bribe reveal the corruption prevalent in the system?

10. How does the encounter between Felix and Paul shed light on the intersection of faith and politics?

11. How might Paul's continuous witness to Felix, despite his imprisonment, inspire us in our evangelism efforts today?

12. How can we apply Paul's resolve and courage in our lives when we face adversity or injustice?

13. In what ways does this chapter challenge us to reevaluate our own responses to the truth of the gospel?

14. How does Felix's reaction to Paul's message of righteousness and judgment reflect the world's reaction to the Christian message?

15. How can we, as modern believers, combat the corruption and injustice in our societies as Paul did?

16. What do Felix's actions teach us about the human tendency to procrastinate on crucial decisions, especially spiritual ones?

17. How can Paul's treatment of Felix's fear help guide us in speaking truth into fear in our culture today?

18. How does Acts 24 challenge our understanding of God's sovereignty in situations of apparent injustice?

19. What lessons can we learn from Paul's steadfast faith and persistence in the face of delayed justice?

20. What does Paul's experience in this chapter teach us about trusting in God's plan and timing in the face of injustice in the present-day context?

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