- The story of Paul’s arrest
- Acts 21:11-14
- The prophecy of Agabus
- Pleas of the brethren, “Don’t go!”
- Paul’s resolve
- Paul encouraged to pacify Jews (Acts 21:18-26)
- False assumptions by an angry mob (Acts 21:27-30)
- “Rescued” by the Romans Acts 21:31-36
- Paul seizes the opportunity
- Asks permission to address the mob (Acts 21:37-40)
- His sermon (a testimonial) (Acts 22:1-21)
- The crowd’s reaction (Acts 22:22-23)
- Paul “protected” by the Romans
- Roman captain ordered examination by “scourging”
- Paul brought before the Sanhedrin (Acts 23:1-5)
- Uses schism of Pharisees and Sadducees (Acts 23:6-9)
- Roman captain rescues (Acts 23:10)
- God was behind this (Acts 23:11)
- Murder plot (Acts 23:12-15)
- Paul’s nephew informs (Acts 23:16-22)
- 470 Roman soldiers escort to Caesarea (Acts 23:23-33)
- Roman Governor Felix hears accusations and defense
- Paul teaches the Governor
- Acts 24:24-25 – Paul teaches:
- The faith in Christ
- Righteousness
- Self-control
- The judgment
- Governor Felix was afraid!
- Acts 24:24-25 – Paul teaches:
- A new governor comes to power
- Governor Porcius Festus (Acts 24:27)
- Approached by Jews in Jerusalem (Acts 25:1-5)
- Listens to accusations and Paul’s defense (Acts 25:6-8)
- Paul appeals to Caesar
- Governor Festus wants to please the Jews (Acts 25:9)
- Paul appeals to Caesar (Acts 25:10-11)
- Once accepted, must be done (Acts 25:12). See also Acts 26:31-32
- Paul teaches a king
- King Agrippa wants to hear (Acts 25:13-22)
- Governor Festus’ dilemma (Acts 25:24-27)
- Paul’s “defense” (Acts 26:1-23)
- Festus’ reaction (Acts 26:24)
- King Agrippa’s reaction (Acts 26:28)
- Paul’s desire (Acts 26:29)
- Qualities of effective evangelism
- Resolve
- Paul was willing to be imprisoned or killed
- What are you willing to endure?
- Selflessness
- Paul didn’t focus on defense of himself, but of the gospel
- Resolve
- Paul’s use of opportunity
- What opportunities do you have?
- Acts 26:18
- You have an opportunity
- What will you do with Jesus?
JL
July 20, 2014
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