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

3. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus When Festus arrived in Jerusalem, the chief priests & leading Jews once again pressed their charges against Paul vv. 1-2 They wanted Paul brought from Caesarea to fall into their “ambush” v. 3 cp. 23:12-15

4. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus Festus’ reply to the Jews vv. 4-5 Paul was in custody in Caesarea He himself was leaving for Caesarea The Jews could go down to Caesarea and prosecute their case before him

5. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus Festus arrives in Caesarea 8-10 days later… he takes up Paul’s case the next day v. 6 The Jews again pressed their charges against Paul…unable to prove any of them v. 7 Paul kept maintaining his innocence v. 8

6. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus Festus did show an “inclination”…he wanted to do the Jews a “favor” and asked if Paul would go to Jerusalem v. 9 cp. v. 24:27 An indication he was somewhat willing to accommodate the Jewish ambush

7. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus Paul halted the entire proceedings vv. 10-11 “I am before Caesar’s tribunal where I ought to be tried” “I have done no wrong to the Jews as you (Festus) very well know”

8. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus Paul halted the entire proceedings vv. 10-11 “If I am a wrongdoer & have committed anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die” “If nothing can be proven, no man can hand me over to the Jews…I appeal to Caesar”

9. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus Important principles Paul’s from statements… Ê If a Christian violates the law, he/she needs to accept full responsibility…even death Ë A Christian has the right to avail him/herself to full protection under the law

10. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus Festus had no choice but to honor Paul’s request v. 12 This appeal to Caesar would by-pass the Jews (and their ambush) and send Paul on his way to Rome

11. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus In a “courtesy call,” King Agrippa II & Bernice came to greet Festus on his appointment v. 13

12. Who Was This “Agrippa?” Son of Herod Agrippa I Acts 12 Great-grandson of Herod the Great Mt 2 Brother of Bernice…he lived with her in incest Son of Herod Agrippa I Acts 12 Great-grandson of Herod the Great Mt 2 Brother of Bernice…he lived with her in incest

13. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus In a “courtesy call,” King Agrippa II & Bernice came to greet Festus on his appointment v. 13 During their “visit,” Festus presented Paul’s case before Agrippa vv. 14-21 A “leftover” from Felix

14. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus During their “visit,” Festus presented Paul’s case before Agrippa vv. 14-21 Accused vigorously by the Jews An acknowledgment that Roman citizens had the right to face & answer their accusers

15. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus During their “visit,” Festus presented Paul’s case before Agrippa vv. 14-21 The charges were “not as I had expected”… they were not civil but religious An admission he was “at a loss”

16. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus During their “visit,” Festus presented Paul’s case before Agrippa vv. 14-21 Paul’s refusal to go to Jerusalem and his appeal to the emperor Agrippa wanted to hear him personally v. 22

17. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus The arrival of Agrippa & Bernice vv. 23-27 With much “pomp” and “pageantry” v. 23 Festus admits the Jews wanted Paul executed, but he had done nothing deserving of death vv. 24-25a

18. Lesson 55 – In Caesarea 25:1-27 Paul before Festus The arrival of Agrippa & Bernice vv. 23-27 Festus also admits his “dilemma”… Paul has appealed to Caesar, but he has nothing to write the emperor about why Paul will be sent to Rome vv. 25b-27