The Judgment to Come

Acts 24:1-27

Key Verse 24:25

As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you."

Read verses 1-9. Compare this passage with Acts 9:15-16. What does this comparison indicate about the hardship facing the Apostle Paul? What can we learn about the difficulties coming the way of a believer?

Read verses 10-21 and think about the hope Paul shared with his audience, that is, “There will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.” How did this hope affect Paul’s life? (16,21)

Read verses 22-27. How close did Felix come to being saved? Yet, what kept him from being saved?

Read verse 25 again and think about Paul’s discourse on “righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come”. How are they related? 

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