Main Idea: As Paul is on trial before Felix, he is a faithful Spirit-empowered witness whose life is marked by a clear conscience and gospel powered conviction.
- The gospel frees us to live with a clear conscience not a condemning conscience.
- The gospel frees us to live from conviction not convenience.
Today’s Key Insight! If you were to share a key insight from today’s sermon with a friend, what would you say?
Today’s Lunch Discussion: Why is the resurrection central to the message of Christianity? How central is it to your view of your own life? In Acts 24, Paul operates out of a healthy fear of God, while Felix operates out of an unhealthy fear of man. Why is it liberating to live seeking the approval of only God? What about Paul’s defense before Felix most resonates with you? What do you find most striking about Paul’s message to Felix when he speaks to him privately? What can we learn about what not to do with the Word by considering Felix’s example? How can we live with a clear conscience before God and men?