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

3. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Five days after Paul arrived, the Jews come from Jerusalem to make their case v. 1 23:35 Tertullus (an orator/attorney) was their spokesman vv. 2-8

4. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Tertullus’ presentation vv. 2-8 No new accusations vv. 4-5 cp. 21:28 Mischaracterized the commander vv. 6b-8a Political “buttering up” of Felix vv. 2b, 4, 7 The Jews “chimed in” with their support v. 9

5. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Paul’s defense vv. 10b-21 Gratitude to speak before Felix v. 10b A review of the events that took place in Jerusalem when the Jews arrested him vv. 11-13

6. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Paul’s defense vv. 10b-21 His service to God & hope in the resurrection as revealed in the Scripture vv. 14-15 An admission of his aim to always be true to his conscience v. 16

7. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Paul’s defense vv. 10b-21 A review of the reason why he returned to Jerusalem & how the Jews found him vv. 17-18 A reminder of how those who charged him ought to have been present…but weren’t v. 19

8. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Paul’s defense vv. 10b-21 An emphasis on how the Jews really had no case against him, except for a statement he made before the Sanhedrin…a statement about his “hope” vv. 20-21

9. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Felix’s “decision” vv. 22-27 He was “informed”…he had a “more exact knowledge of the Way” v. 22a More than likely due to his marriage to Drusilla, a Jewess v. 24a

10. Who Was Drusilla? Great-granddaughter of Herod the Great Mt 2 Lk 1 Daughter of Herod Agrippa I Acts 12 Niece of Herodias Mk 6 Sister of Bernice Acts 26 Great-granddaughter of Herod the Great Mt 2 Lk 1 Daughter of Herod Agrippa I Acts 12 Niece of Herodias Mk 6 Sister of Bernice Acts 26

11. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Felix’s “decision” vv. 22-27 Having heard the “arguments,” he decided to wait until Lysias (the commander) arrived from Jerusalem v. 22b Paul was detained…yet, with “fredom” v. 23

12. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Felix’s “decision” vv. 22-27 Some days later, Felix & Drusilla summon Paul to speak before them v. 24a Paul didn’t use the time to defend himself Paul spoke about “faith in Christ Jesus” v. 24b

13. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Felix’s “decision” vv. 22-27 Specifically, Paul preached about… v. 25a …“righteousness” Ù doing right; God’s will …“self-control” Ù restraint re: temptation …“judgment” Ù eventual stand before God

14. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Felix’s “decision” vv. 22-27 Felix became “frightened”…he procrastinated in responding to Paul’s preaching v. 25b Sadly, a response still too often used today when the gospel is preached

15. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Felix’s “decision” vv. 22-27 Felix also kept hoping to receive a “bribe” from Paul v. 26 cp. v. 17 Two years passed and Paul got no decision… he remained in Caesarean imprisonment v. 27a

16. Lesson 54 – In Caesarea 24:1-27 Paul before Felix Felix’s “decision” vv. 22-27 Nero replaced a “disgraced” Felix with Porcius Festus v. 27b Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul imprisoned v. 27b