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2. Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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 God’s role for Paul vv. 16-17 The purpose of preaching v. 18

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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