PAUL THE ROMAN
Acts 22:22 - 23:10
I. I Was Born a Citizen (vs. 22-29)
a. How did the commander presume to determine what Paul had done to
provoke the crowd?
b. How does Paul stay the hands of the Romans?
c. Does it matter to the commander that Paul is a Roman?
d. What was the general attitude of the Romans toward Paul when they
knew he was also a Roman citizen?
II. Paul Before the Council (22:30 – 23:5)
a. Who convened the council and for what purpose?
b. Who spoke first? _
c. What was the response to Paul’s opening statement?
d. Who seemed to know and abide by the law more? Paul or the high Priest?
e. How does Paul’s address to Ananias change when he heard he was the
high Priest?
III. Sadducees and Pharisees (vs 6-10)
a. Do you believe Paul thinks he can get a fair hearing before this council?
b. What does Paul perceive about the make-up of the council and how does
he use it to his advantage?
c. How well does Paul’s strategy work?
d. Yet again, who steps in and saves Paul from being pulled to pieces?
IV. Application: Paul, being a citizen of two worlds (Roman and God’s kingdom),
plays his Roman citizenship card when it is advantageous to him.
Is Paul being devious or just wise?
Do we enjoy the privileges afforded us by our dual “citizenship?”
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