Scripture, Read: Acts 23:1-35
(Paul Before the High Council, The Plan to Kill Paul, and Paul is Sent to Caesarea)
Observation (Identify/Discuss Among the Group):
What was the context? What was going on at the time this was written?
What and where is this happening?
What makes what is happening meaningful?
Is there anything special about the location?
Who is involved?
How do they respond to God?
What character traits do you notice about them?
What is the significance of their involvement?
What do you think is the key message?
Did anything stand out or something that surprised you? What was it?
Application and Questions to Consider (Identify/Discuss Among the Group):
What does this show/indicate to you about people?
Was there anything in the passage that jumped out to you?
Was there anything in the passage that left you with more questions?
If yes, research your questions/discuss with the group.
How should we live our lives or apply the message based on these passages?
Biggest takeaway?
Prayer: Ask the Lord to show you how to meditate on and apply these scriptures to your life.
For the next meeting, read: Acts 24:1-27 and Acts 25:1-27
Is there anything that stands out when reading these passages? Be ready to discuss at the next men’s group.