Acts 26:26
For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 26:26?

2. How does Acts 26:26 demonstrate the importance of public testimony for believers today?

3. Why is it crucial to speak openly about faith, as Paul did in Acts 26:26?

4. How can Acts 26:26 inspire us to share our faith with confidence?

5. What scriptural connections can be made between Acts 26:26 and Matthew 5:14-16?

6. How can we ensure our faith is "not done in a corner" today?

7. How does Acts 26:26 support the historical reliability of the Bible?

8. Why does Paul claim King Agrippa knows about these events in Acts 26:26?

9. What evidence outside the Bible supports the events Paul mentions in Acts 26:26?

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

11. Why does Acts record different versions of Paul's conversion story?

12. What defines Objectivism?

13. How reliable is Luke's account of Paul's defense in Acts 26:30-32, given the limited external historical corroboration?

14. Why does Paul's teaching in Acts 26:22-23 seem to conflict with traditional Jewish Messianic expectations?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's defense before King Agrippa demonstrate the importance of being prepared to share your faith with others?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our lives and testimonies are "not done in a corner" but are visible to those around us?

3. How does understanding the public nature of Jesus' resurrection strengthen your faith and ability to witness to others?

4. What can we learn from Paul's approach to sharing the Gospel with those in positions of power or authority?

5. How can the example of Paul's boldness and confidence in God's plan encourage you in your own walk with Christ?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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