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In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 26:12? 2. How does Acts 26:12 demonstrate God's intervention in Paul's life journey? 3. What can we learn from Paul's obedience to God's call in Acts 26:12? 4. How does Acts 26:12 connect to Paul's mission in Acts 9:15-16? 5. How can we apply Paul's dedication in Acts 26:12 to our own lives? 6. What role does divine guidance play in our daily decisions, as seen in Acts 26:12? 7. What was Paul's purpose in traveling to Damascus according to Acts 26:12? 8. How does Acts 26:12 fit into the broader narrative of Paul's conversion? 9. What historical evidence supports Paul's journey to Damascus in Acts 26:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 26? 11. What defines the role of apostleship? 12. What visions did Paul experience in his apocalyptic journey? 13. What is the timeline of Paul's life events? 14. Does Festus’s accusation in Acts 26:24 suggest that Paul’s claims are too extraordinary to be taken seriously? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul's journey to Damascus illustrate the concept of zeal without knowledge, and how can we ensure our zeal aligns with God's will? 2. In what ways does Paul's conversion experience on the road to Damascus demonstrate the power of divine intervention in our lives? 3. How can we apply the lesson of authority and responsibility from Paul's commission by the chief priests to our own roles in leadership or influence? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced a significant transformation in your life. How does Paul's account encourage you in your own journey of faith? 5. How can we find purpose and hope in times of persecution or opposition, drawing from Paul's eventual role in the early Church? 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 26:12 NIV Acts 26:12 NLT Acts 26:12 ESV Acts 26:12 NASB Acts 26:12 KJV Acts 26:12 Commentaries Bible Hub