• 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!
  • 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
  • Paul’s use of opportunity
    • What opportunities do you have?
    • Acts 26:18
  • You have an opportunity
    • What will you do with Jesus?