Cling to Resurrection Wisdom in Light of Worldly Foolishness
What does 'resurrection' mean to you? Do you think 'the resurrection' is foolishness or wisdom? What is the greatest impact of 'the resurrection' for you?
Acts 26 is Paul’s fourth opportunity to present a gospel defense. His first defense was before the Jews in the temple when he was arrested in Acts 22, his second defense was before Felix in Acts 24, the third was before Festus in Acts 25, and now the fourth is before King Agrippa in Acts 26. Paul is permitted to speak, and in verse 2, he says he considers himself fortunate because he is about to present his defense before King Agrippa. Are Paul’s opening remarks to King Agrippa flattery, why or why not? Paul’s defense opens with a testimony of his devote Jewish roots, and many could testify to this fact. Why would his Jewish roots be important for the defense of the gospel? Paul says he is, “standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers.” What is this hope the Isrealites are attaining to, and what is the promise?
In verse 8, Paul asks a question. What does Paul ask? Who is the question meant for (i.e. is it Paul, is it the Gentiles or is it the Jews)? Is 'resurrection' a foreign concept to the Isrealites? Did Paul, as a devote Jew, believe in 'resurrection?' Paul’s 'hope' was not in the resurrection of the dead but the perseverance of Jewish traditions and culture. The Christians Paul pursued had a different 'hope,' which endured. What was the Christians' 'hope' in? Their 'hope' fueled their perseverance because Paul says he tried to force them to blaspheme Jesus, but they refused to do so. How did the Christians' 'hope' affect Paul? Do you hope in the resurrection? Does this hope affect the way you live today? What are some specific ways your hope in a future bodily resurrection affects you today?
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Cling to Resurrection Wisdom in Light of Worldly Foolishness
What does 'resurrection' mean to you? Do you think 'the resurrection' is foolishness or wisdom? What is the greatest impact of 'the resurrection' for you?
Acts 26 is Paul’s fourth opportunity to present a gospel defense. His first defense was before the Jews in the temple when he was arrested in Acts 22, his second defense was before Felix in Acts 24, the third was before Festus in Acts 25, and now the fourth is before King Agrippa in Acts 26. Paul is permitted to speak, and in verse 2, he says he considers himself fortunate because he is about to present his defense before King Agrippa. Are Paul’s opening remarks to King Agrippa flattery, why or why not? Paul’s defense opens with a testimony of his devote Jewish roots, and many could testify to this fact. Why would his Jewish roots be important for the defense of the gospel? Paul says he is, “standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers.” What is this hope the Isrealites are attaining to, and what is the promise?
In verse 8, Paul asks a question. What does Paul ask? Who is the question meant for (i.e. is it Paul, is it the Gentiles or is it the Jews)? Is 'resurrection' a foreign concept to the Isrealites? Did Paul, as a devote Jew, believe in 'resurrection?' Paul’s 'hope' was not in the resurrection of the dead but the perseverance of Jewish traditions and culture. The Christians Paul pursued had a different 'hope,' which endured. What was the Christians' 'hope' in? Their 'hope' fueled their perseverance because Paul says he tried to force them to blaspheme Jesus, but they refused to do so. How did the Christians' 'hope' affect Paul? Do you hope in the resurrection? Does this hope affect the way you live today? What are some specific ways your hope in a future bodily resurrection affects you today?