As I read chapter 25 I can’t help but compare this event to what happened to Jesus. Paul was called to suffer in a similar fashion to his Savior. There were serious charges without proof as the means by which to accuse.  On the surface it is filled with injustice, but in the overall narrative of God’s plan, it is one piece that encourages many to walk with Him even during the greatest persecution.  

Read Acts 25

1) What observations did you make?

2) What questions need to be answered to understand the passage fully?

3) What is the main theme?

4) What is the life application for the original readers?

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

I hope you find great encouragement today!

  
Even while Paul was accused, he took every opportunity to explain the gospel.  Though the intent of Felix may have being to get money from Paul, it didn’t curb Paul’s passion and willingness to share over the course of two years.  He pressed on fully trusting in Jesus, His finished work at the cross, and the promises that God would reveal this truth to His people. 

Read Acts 24:1-27 

1) What stood out to you as you read this?

2) What questions or challenges come to mind that are keeping you from fully understanding this text?

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?

Seize every opportunity today to tell of the great works God has done; especially of the works of Jesus at the cross!

Read Acts 21:27-22:30 (yep-big chunk today)

1) What do you observe? What stands out?

2) What doesn’t make total sense and requires more study or answers?

3) What is the main theme?

4) what is the application for the original readers?

5) How does this apply to us today?

God’s word is more than energizing, it has the power to cut through pride with a knife of truth and bring light to the darkest places of our lives.  Enjoy your study of it today!