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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 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 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 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 Another review of his conversion vv 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 Another review of his conversion vv His receptiveness of Christ based on what happened on the road to Damascus vv

Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II Paul’s defense vv Another review of his conversion vv 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 Another review of his conversion vv 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 Another review of his conversion vv Jesus’ words teach persecuted saints vv 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 Another review of his conversion vv God’s role for Paul vv The purpose of preaching v. 18

Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II Paul’s defense vv An explanation of the vision vv 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 Connecting his past to the present vv 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 Connecting his past to the present vv His concluding statement…the gospel & salvation for both Jews & Gentiles have been declared by the prophets vv

Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II Reaction to Paul’s defense vv Festus had heard enough…he thought Paul was “crazy!!” v. 24 Paul reassured Festus he was rational…his proof was Agrippa’s “expertise” vv

Lesson 56 – In Caesarea 26:1-32 Paul before Herod Agrippa II Reaction to Paul’s defense vv 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 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 Agrippa, Bernice, & Festus arise from hearing Paul…privately confer vv a 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 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