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First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 26:20? 2. How does Acts 26:20 emphasize the importance of repentance in Christian life? 3. What actions demonstrate "repent and turn to God" in Acts 26:20? 4. How does Acts 26:20 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. How can believers today "prove their repentance by their deeds"? 6. What role does repentance play in your personal faith journey? 7. What does Acts 26:20 reveal about the necessity of repentance in Christian faith? 8. How does Acts 26:20 emphasize the importance of deeds following repentance? 9. Why does Paul mention preaching to both Jews and Gentiles in Acts 26:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 26? 11. What does "turning to God" mean? 12. Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem? 13. What happened during Saul's Damascus Road conversion? 14. Why does Paul's account of his own conversion in Acts contradict his letters? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul's message of repentance in Acts 26:20 compare to the message of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:8? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our deeds are worthy of our repentance, as Paul describes? 3. How does Paul's ministry to both Jews and Gentiles challenge us to reach out to diverse groups in our own communities? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to demonstrate our faith through our actions, as encouraged in James 2:17? 5. How can we be more effective witnesses of the Gospel in our daily lives, following Paul's example in Acts 26:20? Acts 26 Bible Study Questions 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 26:20 NIV Acts 26:20 NLT Acts 26:20 ESV Acts 26:20 NASB Acts 26:20 KJV Acts 26:20 Commentaries Bible Hub