Acts 26:10
And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 26:10?

2. How did Paul's actions in Acts 26:10 reflect his past zeal for Judaism?

3. What does Acts 26:10 teach about misguided zeal and religious persecution?

4. How can Acts 26:10 challenge us to examine our motives in serving God?

5. What scriptural connections exist between Acts 26:10 and Paul's transformation in Acts 9?

6. How can we ensure our zeal aligns with God's will, unlike Paul's past actions?

7. Why did Paul persecute Christians as described in Acts 26:10?

8. How does Acts 26:10 reflect Paul's transformation from persecutor to apostle?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 26:10?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 26?

11. What was the purpose of the Sanhedrin?

12. Was apostle Paul ever married?

13. Why do believers in Acts 8:14-17 only receive the Holy Spirit through the apostles' laying on of hands, whereas other texts suggest immediate reception?

14. Acts 5:27-29: Why should one trust the apostles' claim of divine authority over human authority, given contradictory religious beliefs then and now?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's past as a persecutor of Christians impact your understanding of God's grace and forgiveness?

2. In what ways can the early Christians' response to persecution inspire you in your own faith journey?

3. Reflect on a time when you faced opposition for your faith. How did you respond, and what can you learn from Paul's transformation?

4. How can we ensure that we are using our authority and influence to support, rather than hinder, the spread of the gospel?

5. What steps can you take to become a more effective witness for Christ, considering Paul's example of transformation and testimony?1. How does Paul’s personal testimony of transformation by Christ inspire your own faith journey?

2. In what ways does Paul’s boldness in sharing his faith challenge you in your personal evangelism?

3. How can Paul’s appeal to Old Testament prophecies help us understand the continuity of God’s plan of salvation?

4. Why was Festus’s response to Paul’s testimony negative, and what does it teach us about presenting the Gospel in a society that might think it is foolishness?

5. What lessons can we glean from Paul’s appeal to Agrippa's knowledge of Jewish history and prophecies?

6. How does Paul’s response to Festus’s accusation of madness exemplify the believer's response to the world's misunderstanding of the Christian faith?

7. What does Agrippa's response to Paul's appeal say about the challenge of turning intellectual acknowledgment of the Gospel into personal commitment?

8. How does Paul’s wish for all to become like him, apart from his chains, inspire you in your own aspirations for those who hear the Gospel?

9. How does Paul's demeanor throughout his trial and testimony inspire you in your approach to trials?

10. How does Paul's story show the power of a personal testimony in sharing the Gospel message?

11. What can we learn from Paul's approach to evangelism when speaking to individuals with different cultural, religious, or social backgrounds?

12. How does this chapter show the important role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism?

13. How can we ensure that we're prepared to give an account of our faith, as Paul was, in unexpected situations?

14. What challenges do you anticipate if you were to share your testimony to others and how would you handle them?

15. What are the essential elements to include in your personal testimony, as evidenced by Paul's testimony in this chapter?

16. How does the transformation Paul experienced serve as evidence for the resurrection of Christ?

17. How can we cultivate the same level of boldness and courage that Paul demonstrates in this chapter?

18. How does Paul model the call to be "in the world but not of the world"?

19. How might Paul's approach in sharing his testimony change if he were sharing it in today's world?

20. What part of Paul's message in this chapter resonates most with you, and how can you apply it in your life?

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