Acts 26:11
I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 26:11?

2. How does Acts 26:11 illustrate Paul's zeal before his conversion to Christianity?

3. What does Paul's persecution reveal about his understanding of God's will at the time?

4. How can Acts 26:11 challenge us to examine our own religious zeal today?

5. In what ways does Paul's transformation reflect God's power to change hearts?

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

7. Why did Paul persecute Christians according to Acts 26:11?

8. How does Acts 26:11 reflect Paul's transformation?

9. What does Acts 26:11 reveal about early Christian persecution?

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

11. How can Christ's word dwell in you richly?

12. What are the key events in the Book of Acts?

13. Why does Acts record different versions of Paul’s conversion story?

14. Acts 9:1-19: Without external corroboration, how can the reality of Paul's conversion experience be verified?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's past persecution of Christians highlight the transformative power of God's grace in his life?

2. In what ways can zeal for religious beliefs become harmful if not aligned with the truth of Scripture?

3. How can we draw strength from the example of early Christians who remained faithful under persecution?

4. What steps can we take to ensure our religious fervor is rooted in love and truth rather than extremism?

5. How does Paul's account encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty and redemption, even for those who seem far from Him?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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