Please forgive this rough draft format, as these are my raw study notes on the book of Acts. I felt a great sense of urgency to publish them rather than waiting until I had the time to pretty them up. Thank you and I pray that God blesses and encourages you through this material. Stay strong. Live in the Spirit. Encourage each other. Pray. Jesus is coming…
Stacey
Take a few minutes to pray and savor chapter 24 of the book of Acts. Read it with the thought in mind that this is the first display of the power of the Holy Spirit working through man – aside from Christ, that is. Imagine what the Spirit can do through you if you let Him! Then return here and ponder the thoughts, answer the questions, and be sure to leave comments about your own revelations…
24:2 – Felix – brutal, incompetent, former slave, freed by Antonia (mother of emperor Claudius), married 3 times, removed from power by emperor Nero. Felix bought his Roman citizenship.
Parallel – us – former slaves, freed by royalty (Romans 6:11-23), entrusted with much power (2 Peter 2:18-19).
See 1 Peter 2:13, 15-16; Galatians 5:13; Proverbs 25:28; Ezekiel 26:9-12.
24:22-27 – Some people will wait to make a decision for Christ. KEEP TALKING TO THEM.
24:24 – Drusilla – prideful daughter of Herod Agrippa I. See Acts 12:19-23.
Some historical records say that Drusilla was the granddaughter of Cleopatra VII. She was the sister of King Agrippa and Bernice.
24:25 – Felix became afraid because Paul’s message convicted him. But he did not repent and accept Christ.
• The book of Acts teaches us much about what the Holy Spirit is capable of doing through a mortal life. What have you learned about how He wants to work through you today? What will you do to give up a bit of control to Him?
• What attributes of God do you see in this book?
• What verse of scripture seemed to be God speaking directly to you? What is He teaching you in these verses? How does He want you to respond?
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