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to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 25:3? 2. Why did the Jews request "a favor against Paul" in Acts 25:3? 3. How does Acts 25:3 illustrate the persistence of Paul's adversaries? 4. What can we learn about spiritual warfare from Acts 25:3? 5. How does Acts 25:3 connect with Jesus' warnings about persecution? 6. How should Christians respond to unjust opposition, as seen in Acts 25:3? 7. Why did the Jews plot to kill Paul in Acts 25:3? 8. How does Acts 25:3 reflect on the nature of justice in biblical times? 9. What does Acts 25:3 reveal about the political tensions between Jews and Romans? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 25? 11. Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials? 12. Could the dialog between Paul, Festus, and Agrippa in Acts 25:23-27 be a later literary construction designed to enhance Paul's standing, rather than a factual historical record? 13. Acts 22:3 - Is there any historical evidence that Paul was really trained under Gamaliel? 14. In Acts 16:3, why would Paul have Timothy circumcised right after the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 seemingly decided against such requirements? Discussion Questions 1. How does the plot against Paul in Acts 25:3 reflect the challenges Christians may face today in standing for their faith? 2. In what ways can we see God’s protection over Paul, and how can this encourage us in our own lives? 3. How does the persistence of the Jewish leaders' opposition to Paul challenge us to remain faithful in the face of adversity? 4. What can we learn from Festus’s role in this passage about the importance of discernment and wisdom in leadership? 5. How can we apply the lessons of God’s sovereignty and timing from Paul’s experience to our current life situations? Acts 25 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Paul's appeal to Caesar highlight the significance of knowing and standing up for one's rights? 2. What can we learn from the way Paul handles the ongoing plots against him? 3. How does Festus's confusion over religious matters reflect common misunderstandings about the Christian faith? 4. In what ways does Paul’s trial before Festus mirror the trials and tribulations that believers may face today? 5. How does Paul's journey through the judicial system model endurance and patience in the face of adversity? 6. How does this chapter reflect the tension between politics and justice? 7. What does Festus's conversation with King Agrippa reveal about the intersection of faith and politics? 8. How can we apply Paul's courage and commitment to truth when we face trials or opposition? 9. What does the introduction to King Agrippa teach us about God's providence and the spread of the Gospel? 10. How does this chapter challenge our understanding of God's sovereignty in the midst of worldly systems? 11. What does this chapter teach us about staying true to our convictions, regardless of our circumstances? 12. How does the complexity of Paul's trial before Festus and Agrippa reflect the difficulties Christians may face in explaining their faith? 13. How does the predicament of Festus resonate with the struggle of many today to understand Christianity? 14. What does Paul's situation reveal about the importance of the resurrection in Christian theology? 15. In what ways does Acts 25 challenge us to view our adversities as opportunities? 16. How can Paul's perseverance inspire us to stay committed to our faith in times of personal trials? 17. What does the anticipation of Paul’s defense before King Agrippa teach us about trusting in God's plan? 18. How does Paul’s handling of his trials reflect on the call for Christians to be 'in' the world, but not 'of' the world? 19. How can we see God's sovereignty in the way Paul's case is escalated to higher Roman authorities? 20. How can we use our own positions, wherever they may be, to spread the Gospel as Paul did in his trial? Links Acts 25:3 NIV Acts 25:3 NLT Acts 25:3 ESV Acts 25:3 NASB Acts 25:3 KJV Acts 25:3 Commentaries Bible Hub