Sometimes we have a tendency to forget that the “characters” of the Bible were real people with real fears and flaws. They needed encouragement in the same way you do; Paul included.  

We see that he cleverly starts a disagreement between the Pharisees and Sadducees regarding resurrection which gets him safely away from there temporarily, but we also see that the Lord Jesus sees a need to stand by him and encourage him to take courage. While the challenge that awaited him begged for his fears, Christ’s presence and direction for Paul equipped him to persevere!

Read Acts 23:1-11  

1) What do you see in the text? Who? Where? When? How? Why?

2) What questions do you need to answer to understand this passage?

3) What’s the main theme?

4) What’s the application for the original readers?

5) How does this passage apply to believers today and you personally?

Enjoy diving deep in His word today!