Exam #3: Acts 19-28 Flashcards
- In light of Paul’s desire to go to Rome in Acts 19, how will Paul get to Rome
He won’t come as a tourist but persecution will build to a point where Paul will come to Rome under arrest.
How do the events in Ephesus and Corinth (Acts 19-20) foreshadow what awaits Paul in Jerusalem?
Persecution begins in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-41). Craftsmen start a riot because their idol selling trade is plummeting because of Christianity. Paul must leave (Acts 20:1).
Another murder plot in Corinth (Acts 20:3) by the Jews leads Paul to return to Jerusalem, stopping along the way to encourage the church elders at Ephesus (Acts 20:17-38).
- What does Agabus the prophet predict about Paul in Acts 21?
He predicts Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem.
- How does Paul respond to Agabus’ prophecy of Paul’s future in Acts 21?
Paul responds with no fear (Acts 21:10-13).
- What do the Jews do to Paul in Jerusalem in Acts 21, when Paul is in the Temple? How do the Romans respond?
They arrest him.
The Romans rescue him and permit him to speak.
- Why do the Jews reject Paul’s message and begin rioting again in Acts 22?
The Jews protest his testimony of his intention of sharing the gospel to the Gentiles.
- What is Paul’s defense before the Sanhedrin in Acts 23? What is the result?
Paul now is given the chance to speak to the Sanhedrin in his defense. He begins by rebuking the High Priest, but later apologizes (Acts 23:1-5). Then Paul sets the Sanhedrin into factions by declaring the resurrection (Acts 23:6-10).
- Is it wrong for Paul to use his status as a Roman and a Pharisee to get out of trouble? Explain.
- No, it advances the gospel which is his primary mission.
- In contrast to Jesus’s trial, he was silent before his accuser. Paul wasn’t silent because he knew it wasn’t his time yet.
- God uses everything about us to advance the Gospel.
- Why do the Romans send Paul to Caesarea in Acts 23?
Because the Jews have another plot to kill him.
- Why does Luke record all of the trials and hearings for Paul before Festus, Felix, and Agrippa in Acts 24-26? How does it contribute to one of the sub-purposes of Acts? What does it say about Paul, and about Christianity in general?
Luke now carefully shows that Paul is guilty of nothing worthy of punishment or death. It also vindicates Christianity of any accusations of rebellion against Rome. Remember the sub-purpose of Acts: Christianity is not a political threat to Rome.
Before Festus (Acts 24). No verdict is given because he is looking for a bribe from Paul (Acts 24:24-27).
Before Felix (Acts 25:1-12). After Paul declares his innocence, he appeals to Caesar to render judgment, which is Paul’s right as a Roman citizen (Acts 25:8-11).
Before Agrippa (Acts 25:13 to 26:32). Paul again gives his testimony (Acts 26:1-23). Agrippa’s opinion: Paul is not guilty (Acts 26:30-32).
The truth cannot be avoided. He almost converts Agrippa.
- What does it demonstrate about Paul’s attitude and priorities (Acts 26:24-29) when he confronts King Agrippa?
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- How do the Jews respond to Paul’s message in Rome in Acts 28? What is Paul’s response to the Jews?
Some believe, some don’t. The gospel has come to the Gentiles now that the Jews are responding w/ unbelief.
- How does Acts end? What are Paul’s living conditions, and what is he doing?
Closes w/ power. Paul is under house arrest, but is still able to proclaim the gospel in Rome, unhindered.
