Review of Paul's Trials and Defense in Acts: Themes and Challenges
Delve into the trials and defense of Paul in Acts, exploring his encounters with Felix, Tertullus' accusations, and Paul's defense before the Council. Uncover the themes of justice, persecution, and faith highlighted in these critical moments of Paul's missionary journeys.
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Acts Part 2 Lesson 7
Review Acts 13-14 The first missionary journey Acts 15 The LETTER Acts 15:40-18:22 The second missionary journey Acts 18:23-21:17 The third missionary journey Acts 21:18 23 Paul beaten in Jerusalem, speaks to the crowd, goes before the Council, plot to kill him, goes to Caesarea Approx. AD56, 20 years after Paul s conversion
Acts 24 Possible Theme: Paul in Caesarea before Gov. Felix Paul was kept in Herod s Praetorium, the governor s official residence, for 5 days Felix: Known for his brutal and ruthless quelling of insurrections in his territory. When the Jews stood against the Romans, Felix wiped them out. Tacitus said that Felix had the power of a king but the mind of a slave, yet he went down in history, and the most important thing that ever happened to him, was this encounter with Paul the Apostle. R. C. Sproul Nerocalled him too brutal
Acts 24:1-9 Tertullus, a Jewish attorney, presented the accusations against Paul a real pest stirred up dissension among all Jews throughout the WORLD a ringleader of the Nazarenes tried to desecrate the temple Accused Lysias the commander of violence when taking Paul Jews joined in with the attack
Acts 24:10-15 Paul brings his defense, addressing Felix first No more than 12 days since Acts 21:27, when he went into the Temple with the four (vows) Went to Jerusalem to WORSHIP, not to riot The Jews stirred up the crowd and they could not prove their charges against him Paul refers to The Way, which the Jews were calling a sect of the Nazarenes Men who cherished the resurrection were there
Acts 24:16-21 Paul came to bring alms to his nation: could refer to the contribution from Macedonia and Achaia While doing those things, they found him, purified, in the Temple Stood before the Council for one reason: For the resurrection of the dead
Cross References Dan. 12:1-3 Daniel s people will be rescued from the time of distress and many raised to everlasting life, others to disgrace and everlasting contempt. This is the end of the book, and he is told to go his way to the end; then he will enter into rest and rise again. John 5:24-29 The Son of Man has life in Himself and those who believe in Him don t come into judgment A time is coming when ALL dead will rise: those who did good to life, those who committed evil to judgment. Rom. 4:22-25Believers are justified by Christ s resurrection
I Cor. 15:1-22 IF there is no resurrection: Christ has NOT been raised so it s a lie Scripture is NOT true .book of lies Faith is in vain lifestyle is a lie Believers are still in their sin ..deceived by a lie We are of all men most to be pitied .because we have based our whole life on a lie. We make God a liar, because His book is a lie. BUT: Resurrection gives life from the dead. In Christ ALL who believe will be made alive
Acts 24:22-27 Since Felix had a more exact knowledge of The Way, he put off his decision until Lysias would come Gave Paul some freedom while in prison Paul was given the opportunity to speak to Felix and his wife Drusilla, over a period of 2 years, about righteousness, self-control and judgment Felix was hoping for a bribe, so he left him in prison as a favor to the Jews (his wife was a Jewess) Frightened, sent Paul away and then Porcius Festus takes his place
Acts 25:1-8 Possible Theme: Paul and Festus: Agrippa to Caesarea Festus went to Jerusalem and heard the charges against Paul, but tells the accusers to come to Caesarea (there goes their murder/ambush plot) They go, but can t prove the many and serious charges Paul s defense: he had not offended the Law, the Jews, the Temple or Caesar
Acts 25:9-12 Like Felix, Festus wants to favor the Jews so he asks Paul if he would go to Jerusalem to stand trial Paul declines, because he is right where he is supposed to be: in front of Caesar s tribunal He was willing to die if he had done anything wrong Appeals to Caesar .he HAS to go to Rome Acts 9:15-16; 23:11 The Lord told him he would bear His name before: Gentiles, Kings and Israel and that he would testify about Him in Rome
Acts 25:13-27 King Herod Agrippa II and his sister, Bernice arrive Festus asks Agrippa for help with writing charges against Paul to Caesar, for he finds him innocent The Jews charges wouldn t stand: not Roman Agrippa wants to hear Paul himself the next day Agrippa: last of the Herodian family to reign, A.D. 53-100. Claudius made him king, father killed James in Acts 12. Drusilla and Bernice are his sisters
Acts 26:1-15 Possible Theme: Paul s defense before Festus and Agrippa Paul gives proper respect to the king, stating that he was an expert in Jewish custom and questions More details of his testimony than before States his reason differently: I am standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers Acts 13:32-39 Promise is of the resurrection
Acts 26:16-18 Jesus told Paul: Get UP. Stand on your FEET! I have appointed you a minister and a witness not only to the things which you HAVE seen, but also to the things in which I WILL appear to you (another appearance is coming!!!) Jesus sent him to the Gentiles to: Open their eyes Turn them from darkness to light, from Satan s dominion to God so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance by faith
Acts 26:19-32 Paul spoke to Agrippa about repentance, fulfillment of the Prophets and Moses Christ suffered He was raised from the dead so that .. He was the first to proclaim light to the Jews AND Gentiles, because He was the first fruits Response: Festus: You reout of your mind , yet, the king admitted he was almost convinced. Paul might have been set free, but he appealed to Caesar Jesus told him he would go to Rome
Application Be prepared to give an answer for your faith Speak boldly and confidently Know that you are Not alone: Jesus is right there Know that trials and suffering, because you are a Christian, will come. Christ promised. Remember: This is NOT our home
