Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 26

Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 26

1. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
2. I think myself happy, King Agrippa because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:
3. Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
4. My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews;
5. Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion, I lived a Pharisee.
6. And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, unto our fathers:
7. Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, King Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews
8. Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
9. verily thought with myself, that 1 ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth
10. Which thing 1 also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
11. And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
12. Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
13. At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.
14. And when we were all fallen to the earth, 1 heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutes! thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks
15. And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.
16. But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for 1 have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
17. Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
18. To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
19. Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
20. But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
21. For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple and went about to kill me.
22. Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
23. That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
24. And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
25. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
26. For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a comer.
27. King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
28. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
29. And Paul said, 1 would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
30. And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with themselves
31. And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
32. Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty if he had not appealed unto Caesar

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Chapter 26 – Multiple Choice  Questions

Question1. ‘Then Agrippa said unto Paul, permitted to speak for thyself Then Paul stretched forth the hand and answered for himself, ‘I think myself happy, king Agrippa because I shall answer for myself day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews….”‘ Why, does Paul say is he particularly glad for the opportunity to speak to King Agrippa about his situation? (Acts 26:3)

1. Because Paul knows that King Agrippa is well acquainted with Judaism
2. Because Paul senses that King Agrippa will be open to what Paul has to say
3. Because Paul knows that King Agrippa is a virtuous and God-fearing man
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. Because Paul knows that King Agrippa is well acquainted with Judaism

“Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: Wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.” (16:3)

Acts 26 King Agrippa’s Reaction To Paul’S Defense

Question 2. What is the main substance of Paul’s defense? (Acts 26:4-5)

1. He speaks of the prophets and how Christ fulfills their prophecies
2. He speaks of the prophets and how the Jews have constantly persecuted those sent to them by God
3. He speaks of his upbringing, persecution of Christians, conversion, and ministry
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 3. He speaks of his upbringing, persecution of Christians, conversion, and ministry

“My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; which knew me from the beginning if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion, I lived a Pharisee.” (26:4-5)

Question 3. ‘Tor these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. Having therefore obtained the help of God, 1 continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.1′ What is Festus’ response? (Acts 26:24)

1. Festus is genuinely touched by Paul’s words
2. Festus apologizes to King Agrippa for Paul and sends Paul back to his cell
3. Festus gets angry at Paul and tells him to be quiet and let King Agrippa question him
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, ’Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.'” (26:24)

Acts 26 The Impact Of Paul’s Vision On His Mission

Question 4. What is Paul’s response to Festus? (Acts 26:25)

1. That, on the contrary, he (Paul) is not mad, but simply telling the truth in sobriety
2. That Festus is, in one sense, correct: Paul is mad with love for God and the desire to see all men return to God in repentance
3. That, on the contrary, the things Paul is saying are just the tip of the iceberg, that there are great wonders and miracles yet to be seen
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. That, on the contrary, he (Paul) is not mad, but simply telling the truth in sobriety

Question 5. What does Paul then say to King Agrippa? (Acts 26:26-27)

1. He asks King Agrippa, rhetorically, if he believes in the testimony of the prophets
2. He asks King Agrippa for his help
3. He prophetically warns King Agrippa that if he doesn’t repent, he will come to an unhappy end
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. He asks King Agrippa, rhetorically, if he believes in the testimony of the prophets

“For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: For 1 am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.” (26:26-27)

Question 6. What is King Agrippa’s response to Paul? (Acts 26:28)

1. That his spiritual life is none of Paul’s business
2. He is interested in many different religions and doesn’t necessarily believe the testimony of the prophets to be”true’!
3. Paul has nearly persuaded him to become a Christian
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 3.  Paul has nearly persuaded him to become a Christian

“Then Agrippa said unto Paul, ‘Almost thou persuades! me to be a Christian.”’ (26:28)

Question 7. What is Paul’s response to King Agrippa? (Acts 26:29)

1. He will pray to God that King Agrippa continue to be enlightened regarding the Way
2. That he wishes that he and all those present would be, like Paul, a Christian
3. The days are short and the time is evil, so there is no time like the present to repent and come to God
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. That he wishes that he and all those present would be, like Paul, a Christian

“And Paul said, ‘I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am….”‘ (26:29)

Question 8. What happens next? (Acts 26:30-31)

1. King Agrippa asks to speak with Paul privately
2. King Agrippa, Festus, Bernice, and those with them speak to one another privately
3. Paul makes an appeal to King Agrippa to help him gain his freedom
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. King Agrippa, Festus, Bernice, and those with them speak to one another privately

Acts 26 The Role Of The Resurrection In Paul’S Preaching

‘And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves…..” (26:30-31)

Question 9. What is it that they agree on? (Acts 26:31)

1. That Paul is definitely a menace to the stability and peace of that region
2. That Paul has not done anything worthy of being put in prison
3. That Paul has an oratorical gift
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. That Paul has not done anything worthy of being put in prison

“And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, ‘This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.'” (26:31)

Question 10. Why, according to King Agrippa, can Paul not be released? (Acts 26:32)

1. Because, though he is innocent, he is a powerful figure and the Jews will cause problems again
2. Because, though he is innocent, if they release him, the Jews will find him and kill him
3. Because, though he is innocent, he is a powerful figure and his power might go to his head, and he may decide to lead an insurrection against the Romans
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above