New Testament in a Year – Acts 23

By Ron

June 5, 2024

Acts, New Testament

Before the Sanhedrin (cont’d) - Acts 23:1-23:11

Why did the Jews form a conspiracy? (23:12)
Who took an oath? Why? (23:12)
How many men were involved in the plot against Paul? (23:13)
How were the chief priests and elders accomplices in the plot against Paul? (23:14-15)
What did the plotters want the Jewish elders to do? (23:15)
When Paul’s nephew heard about the plot, what did he do? (23:16)
How was the young man able to go before the commander? (23:17-18)
What did the commander ask Paul’s nephew? (23:19)
What did the young man tell the commander? (23:20-21)
How did the commander respond to the informant? (23:22)

In what setting this week will you need to be prepared to stand up for the truth?
How can you prepare to face hardships this week?
How can you rely on the Holy Spirit to protect you from the attacks of others?
What kind of practical support can you give someone facing difficulty right now?

Why was Paul sent to Caesarea? (23:23)
Why was the apostle escorted from Jerusalem at night? (23:23)
What orders did the commander give to get Paul away from danger? (23:23-24)
How did the commander protect Paul? (23:23-24)
To whom did the tribune write a letter? (23:26)
Who wrote a letter to whom? Why? (23:25-30)
Why did Claudius Lysias send a letter along with Paul? (23:25-30)
What did the tribune say in his letter to Governor Felix? (23:25-30)
In his letter, how did the commander bend the truth? (23:27)
What important fact did Claudius omit from the record? (23:25-30)
What important declaration did the commander make concerning Paul? (23:29)
Where did the soldiers take Paul the first night? (23:31)
Who escorted Paul the rest of the journey? (23:32)
When the cavalry and Paul arrived, what did the governor do? (23:33-35)
After Felix learned that Paul was from Cilicia, what did the governor determine to do? (23:34-35)

As a Christian, what is one way you can protect the rights of the poor and weak?
How can you show your support for the government’s civil authority?