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Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 26:1? 2. How does Paul's defense in Acts 26:1 inspire boldness in sharing your faith? 3. What can we learn from Paul's respectful approach to authority in Acts 26:1? 4. How does Acts 26:1 connect with 1 Peter 3:15 about defending your faith? 5. In what ways can you prepare to give a defense like Paul did? 6. How does Paul's opportunity to speak encourage you to seize moments to witness? 7. Why does Paul defend himself before King Agrippa in Acts 26:1? 8. How does Acts 26:1 demonstrate the importance of personal testimony in faith? 9. What historical context surrounds Paul's trial in Acts 26:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 26? 11. Why does Acts record different versions of Paul's conversion story? 12. Why does the Book of Acts contradict Paul's letters in describing his conversion? 13. Who was Herod Agrippa II? 14. Acts 24:13 states the accusers could not prove any crime; how plausible is it that the Roman legal system would hold Paul for years without solid evidence? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul's approach to his defense before Agrippa demonstrate his understanding of his audience, and how can we apply this in our own conversations about faith? 2. In what ways does Paul's testimony in Acts 26 reflect the transformation described in Acts 9, and how can reflecting on our own transformation strengthen our witness? 3. How does Paul's respectful engagement with Agrippa serve as a model for interacting with those in authority or with differing beliefs? 4. What can we learn from Paul's example about trusting God's sovereignty in challenging situations, and how can this perspective change our response to trials? 5. How does the concept of being prepared to give a defense for our faith, as seen in Paul's example and 1 Peter 3:15, challenge us to deepen our understanding of the gospel? 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 26:1 NIV Acts 26:1 NLT Acts 26:1 ESV Acts 26:1 NASB Acts 26:1 KJV Acts 26:1 Commentaries Bible Hub