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ACTS: LESSON 21

XXI. PAUL DEFENDS HIMSELF BEFORE FELIX IN CAESAREA (CHAPTER 24)

  A. Tertullus accuses Paul of wrongs on behalf of the Jews from

       Jerusalem (24:1-9).

  B. Paul answers the charges against him (24:10-21).

  C. Felix postpones decision until Lysias arrives from Jerusalem

       (24:22-23).

  D. Paul preaches to Felix and Drusilla and is left in bonds for two

       years (24:24-27).

QUESTIONS:

IDENTIFY:

(a) Tertullus -

(b) Drusilla -

1. Give Paul's defense to the following charges from the Jews:

        (a) "A pestilent fellow who is a mover of insurrection among the Jews" -

        (b) "ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes" -

        (c) "Assayed to profane the temple" -

2. Who was absent form Caesarea who should have been there to accuse Paul?

3. How did Paul challenge the high priest and the elders?

4. Felix postponed his decision concerning Paul because:

       (a) he had enough knowledge of the way than to be deceived by the

            representations of the Sadducees.

      (b) Wanted to hear more from Lysias coming from Jerusalem

      (c) Both (a) & (b)

5. What were some freedoms Paul received in Caesarea while a prisoner?

6. Why was Felix terrified when he heard Paul preach?

7. Paul was a prisoner in Caesarea for:

     (a) five days

     (b) twelve days

     (c) seven months

     (d) one year

     (e) two years

     (f) three years

8. Felix left Paul a prisoner in Caesarea because:

    (a) Paul would not bribe for his release.

    (b) Felix wanted to have favor among the Jews.

    (c) Paul's accusers from Jerusalem did not arrive.

    (d) (a) & (b)

    (e) (a) (b) & (c)