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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ. Faithfulness in the Midst of Injustice Acts 25:1-27. Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea – he should have been released on arrival All charges were refuted at his first trial Paul was still in prison two years later

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. Faithfulness in the Midst of InjusticeActs 25:1-27 Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea – he should have been released on arrival All charges were refuted at his first trial Paul was still in prison two years later Felix wanted a bribe & to do the Jews a favor for his own benefit

  3. Faithfulness in the Midst of InjusticeActs 25:1-27 Paul was faithful despite the injustice He explained to Felix & Drusilla faith in Jesus Christ proclaiming to them righteousness, self-control and the judgement to come Felix was curious, but not serious

  4. Festus Arrives in JerusalemActs 25:1 Festus was from a noble family. He was known to be wise & honorable and was diligent to take action Festus lacked knowledge & experience in Jewish affairs

  5. The Accusations & Plot of the JewsActs 25:2-5 With the change in governors, killing Paul was still a top priority for the Jewish leaders They ask for Paul to be brought to Jerusalem for trial – to be ambushed Festus had other plans & invites them to Caesarea to prosecute Paul

  6. Paul’s AccusersActs 25:6-7 Festus returns to Caesarea & holds the trial the next day Paul’s accusers physically surround him and make serious charges. They still have no witnesses / proof

  7. Paul’s DefenseActs 25:8 Paul actively refuted the charges as they were made Festus has a dilemma Paul has not violated Roman law Serious religious charges are made that Festus does not understand Festus is trying to figure out Judea

  8. Festus’ QuestionActs 25:9 Going to Jerusalem seemed a reasonable compromise to Festus He promised Paul trial in a Roman court Festus was ignorant of the region, religion and rascals that were accusing Paul

  9. Festus’ QuestionActs 25:9 Paul recognized 4 possibilities He is ambushed on the way He gets a biased hearing Festus condemns him to gain favor He is freed & murdered in the streets

  10. Paul’s Appeal to CaesarActs 25:10-12 Paul is in the proper court already Paul has done no wrong Festus should pronounce a verdict Paul loses hope of a fair Roman trial while in Judea so as a Roman citizen he appeals to Caesar – a “provactio” -

  11. Paul’s Appeal to CaesarActs 25:10-12 Nero will become infamous later (A.D.64,65) for his cruelty and persecution of Christians – but Nero’s early rule was considered a “golden age” By God’s providence, Paul will go to Rome under Roman protection and at Roman expense

  12. Festus’ DilemmaActs 25:13-22 King Herod Agrippa II arrives with Bernice, his sister & acting Queen

  13. Malthace + Herod the Great + Mariamne ArchelausHerod Antipas Aristobulus + Berenice Herod Agrippa I + Cypros Herod of Chalcis + BerniceFelix + DrusillaAgrippa II

  14. Festus’ DilemmaActs 25:14-22 The Jews wanted a summary judgement Festus is surprised at the charges They concern Jesus’ resurrection Festus was at a loss at how to investigate – they concern a religious issues, not Roman law

  15. Paul Presented to AgrippaActs 25:23-27 Agrippa & Bernice enter with pomp Festus is honoring King Agrippa Festus’ introduction is direct & explains his dilemma

  16. Conclusions Paul did not refuse to appear Paul took advantage of every opportunity to proclaim the gospel. Paul was faithful even in the midst of injustice – so must we.

  17. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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