Points To Ponder 09/13/2005

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“Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.” - Os Guinness

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. "When Lysias the commander comes," he said, "I will decide your case." He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs. Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you." At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a __________, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius ________, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts chapter 24:16ff.

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