Governor Felix Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on governor felix bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Acts 23:24 (KJV)
Felix was governor of what province?
Answer: Judaea
Study note. Acts 23:24 (KJV) — Paul was brought 'safe unto Felix the governor.'
Lesson 2 · Acts 23:33 (KJV)
In what city did Felix reside?
Answer: Caesarea
Study note. Acts 23:33 (KJV) — 'when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor.'
Lesson 3 · Acts 24:24 (KJV)
Who was Felix's wife?
Answer: Drusilla
Study note. Acts 24:24 (KJV) — 'his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess.'
Lesson 4 · Acts 24:1 (KJV)
Who was the orator who accused Paul before Felix?
Answer: Tertullus
Study note. Acts 24:1 (KJV) — 'a certain orator named Tertullus.'
Lesson 5 · Acts 24:25 (KJV)
Of what three things did Paul reason before Felix?
Answer: Righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come
Study note. Acts 24:25 (KJV) — 'righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come.'
Lesson 6 · Acts 24:25 (KJV)
What did Felix do as Paul reasoned?
Answer: Trembled
Study note. Acts 24:25 (KJV) — 'Felix trembled.'
Lesson 7 · Acts 24:25 (KJV)
What did Felix say to Paul?
Answer: Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will call for thee
Study note. Acts 24:25 (KJV).
Lesson 8 · Acts 24:26 (KJV)
What did Felix hope to be given him?
Answer: A bribe (money)
Study note. Acts 24:26 (KJV) — 'He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul.'
Lesson 9 · Acts 24:27 (KJV)
How long was Paul left bound under Felix?
Answer: Two years
Study note. Acts 24:27 (KJV) — 'after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room.'
Lesson 10 · Acts 24:27 (KJV)
Why did Felix leave Paul bound?
Answer: To please the Jews
Study note. Acts 24:27 (KJV) — 'Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does governor felix bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?