How did Paul look at the council? What did he say about himself?
What did the high priest command to do to Paul?
What was Paul’s response?
How did Paul respond when he found out that he had spoken to the high priest?
What did Paul observe about the factions in the council? What did he say?
What was the result? What issues were the Sadducees and Pharisees divided on?
What was the response from the Pharisee party?
What did the commander fear? What did he do to rescue Paul?
Who came to visit Paul the following night? What did He say?
What was the oath that some of the Jews made? About how many of them were there?
Who did this group approach for help with their plan? What was the plan?
Who heard about the ambush and told Paul about it?
Who did Paul send his nephew to tell the news to?
What kind of escort did the commander send to guard Paul as he was to leave prison? What time was he to be escorted out?
Where was Paul to go?
Who did the commander (Claudius Lysias) write a letter to?
Give an overview of the contents of his letter.
What was the place that the soldiers escorted Paul to by night?
What did Governor Felix ask Paul? What was the answer?
Where was Paul kept?

Thought Questions

Do you think Paul lost his temper, or did he respond to the high priest that way for a reason? Do you think he was correct in what he said to the high priest?
Do you agree that we should not speak evil of a ruler of our people (Exodus 22:28, Ecclesiastes 10:20)? Even if they deserve it? Are you ever tempted to–online, on social media, in discussions with friends? How do you deal with that temptation?
Why do you think Paul would stir up political unrest within the council? Do you think it is a wise or a devious idea to find protection where you can (if you are being honest about it)?
Do you think the Lord’s personal message to Paul (verse 11) would have cheered you up? Why was it the right message for Paul?
Why were those Jews so hateful of Paul to the point where they would make that kind of vow to kill him? Do you think that type of hatred of Christians could ever happen again, or was it an ancient phenomenon that couldn’t occur again in society?

My prayer is:
That I would show respect for the ruler of my people;
That I would have the wisdom of God in every situation, even if my life is threatened for my beliefs;
And that being a witness for Christ would be the most important goal for me.