They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 26:5? 2. How does Acts 26:5 highlight the importance of living a consistent Christian life? 3. What does Paul's Pharisee background in Acts 26:5 teach about religious dedication? 4. How can we ensure our faith is evident to others, as in Acts 26:5? 5. In what ways does Acts 26:5 connect with Philippians 3:5 regarding Paul's past? 6. How can we apply Paul's testimony in Acts 26:5 to our own witness? 7. How does Acts 26:5 support the historical accuracy of Paul's Pharisaic background? 8. What does Acts 26:5 reveal about the early Christian view of Jewish traditions? 9. How does Acts 26:5 challenge modern interpretations of religious identity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 26? 11. What are the different sects of Judaism? 12. What distinguishes Sadducees from Pharisees? 13. 2 Corinthians 11:24 – Where is external evidence that Paul was flogged five times by Jewish authorities, since such punishments were well-documented elsewhere? 14. Acts 23:6-7 - Did Paul use his Pharisee identity just to create division, and is there historical evidence supporting such a reaction from the council? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul's background as a Pharisee enhance his testimony before King Agrippa, and how can we use our backgrounds to share our faith effectively?2. In what ways can religious traditions both positively and negatively impact our relationship with God, and how can we discern the difference? 3. Reflect on a time when your past experiences helped you connect with someone while sharing the Gospel. How did it impact the conversation? 4. How does understanding the strictness of the Pharisaic tradition help us appreciate the transformation Paul experienced through Christ? 5. What steps can we take to ensure that our personal testimonies are both credible and impactful when sharing them with others?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? Links Acts 26:5 NIVActs 26:5 NLT Acts 26:5 ESV Acts 26:5 NASB Acts 26:5 KJV Acts 26:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |



