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…. The. Two. Treatises. The. Two. Treatises. The. Two. Treatises. Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles. Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II Paul is given permission to speak v. 1 Paul’s defense vv. 2-23
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The Two Treatises The Two Treatises The Two Treatises Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul is given permission to speak v. 1 • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Gratitude to have Agrippa hear this case…he was an “expert” in Jewish customs vv. 2-3 • A perspective Festus did not possess
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • An admission the Jews who accused him knew his past…Paul had been like them vv. 4-5 • Another mention of his “hope in the resurrection” vv. 6-7 cp. 23:6 24:14-15
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • A question re: the resurrection v. 8 • Pharisees believed in the resurrection 23:8 • Why were they so opposed to Paul’s teaching? • A resurrected Christ!! cp. 4:10 5:28, 30-32
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Another review of his conversion vv. 9-18 • The 2nd time Paul recounted it 22:4-10 • Early activities to stop Christianity vv. 9-11
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Another review of his conversion vv. 9-18 • His receptiveness of Christ based on what happened on the road to Damascus vv. 12-18
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Another review of his conversion vv. 9-18 • He was “kicking against the goads”v. 14 • A prodding instrument for animals • A pole with iron spikes on the end, sides
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Another review of his conversion vv. 9-18 • He was “kicking against the goads”v. 14 • His resistance to Christ was not going to succeed…it was only hurting himself
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Another review of his conversion vv. 9-18 • Jesus’ words teach persecuted saints vv. 14-15 • He views actions against His people personally cp. Mt 25:41-45
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Another review of his conversion vv. 9-18 • God’s role for Paul vv. 16-17 • The purpose of preaching v. 18
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • An explanation of the vision vv. 19-20 • It was something requiring his “obedience” • It prompted his initial efforts in Damascus, Judea, then throughout the whole world
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Connecting his past to the present vv. 21-23 • His obedience to Christ brought about the Jewish actions against him v. 21 cp. 21:27-28
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Paul’s defense vv. 2-23 • Connecting his past to the present vv. 21-23 • His concluding statement…the gospel & salvation for both Jews & Gentiles have been declared by the prophets vv. 22-23
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Reaction to Paul’s defense vv. 24-32 • Festus had heard enough…he thought Paul was “crazy!!” v. 24 • Paul reassured Festus he was rational…his proof was Agrippa’s “expertise” vv. 25-26
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Reaction to Paul’s defense vv. 24-32 • Paul personally exhorts Agrippa v. 27 • Agrippa’s response most likely indicated he would not be carried away by Paul’s presentation v. 28
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Reaction to Paul’s defense vv. 24-32 • Paul hoped that whether “…in short or long time all men would become as he was, except for these chains”v. 29
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Reaction to Paul’s defense vv. 24-32 • Agrippa, Bernice, & Festus arise from hearing Paul…privately confer vv. 30-31a • Their conclusion Ù Paul had done nothing deserving death or even imprisonment v. 31b
Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II • Reaction to Paul’s defense vv. 24-32 • Agrippa tells Festus Paul could have been freed had he not appealed to Caesar v. 32 • Most likely, Festus was disappointed how this had not provided a solution for his dilemma