Acts 23

Theme of chapter: Paul appears before the religious rulers for questioning. They plot to kill him, so the Romans ban together an army to take Paul over to Felix the Roman governor for what to do with him.

Most important verse: Acts 23:3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

Most prominent word: Felix (fortunate; lucky)

Teaching about Christ: Christ protected Paul, although he was continually in great peril through these times, he was kept safe.

Command to obey: Lok to the Lord and his Word for guidance and protection

Promise to claim: God has a purpose and protects his children.

New truth learned: The Pharises believed in the resurrection and the Sadducees did not. Paul played one against the other to take the focus off of him. These religious people started going at each others throats and Paul was then sent out of their hands on to Felix a Roman governer.

The form of government a country has isn't all that important. What is important is that god fearing men are in authority. Without that, any form of government can and is perverted.