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1 Felix is removed by Rome & Festus takes his place
Acts 21 – Paul was arrested Acts 22 – Paul’s defense Acts 23 – Taken before Sanhedrin & delivered to Felix Acts 24 – Paul before Felix the Governor Acts 25-26 Felix is removed by Rome & Festus takes his place Acts 25 – Paul stands before Festus Acts 26 – Paul before King Agrippa Festus was merely a transition to the King Agrippa is another notable case of non-conversion

2 Paul Before Festus & Agrippa
Acts 25-26

3 Paul Before Festus Paul Before Festus (vv. 1-12)
The Jews inform Festus about Paul (vv. 1-5) Paul appeals to Caesar (vv. 6-12) Festus Informs King Agrippa (vv ) Festus tells of Paul’s appeal to Caesar (vv ) King Agrippa says he will hear Paul himself (v. 22) Festus Presents Paul to King Agrippa (vv ) All entered the auditorium (v. 23) Festus asked King Agrippa to hear Paul so he would have something to write to Caesar (vv ) Acts 25

4 Paul Before Agrippa Paul’s Defense Before Agrippa (vv. 1-23)
I am happy to speak – beg you to hear (vv. 1-3) My life before my conversion (vv. 4-11) My conversion (vv ) I have been fulfilling my mission to preach to the Gentiles (vv ) Reaction to Paul’s Defense (vv ) Festus said he was mad (vv ) Agrippa was almost persuaded (vv ) Two conclusions: (vv.30-32) Done nothing worthy of death or chains (v. 31) Would be set free – except he appealed to Caesar (v. 32) Acts 26

5 Paul Before Festus & Agrippa
Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11)

6 Just Punishment (25:11) Sought to avoid unfair judgment (vv. 9-10)
Festus ask if he wanted to go to Jerusalem to be judged (v. 9) Take the trail before the Jews – accusers Told Paul & us – intent of Festus Paul had done no wrong – but he knew the Jews still wanted to kill him (vv ) So appealed to Caesar (v. 10) Was his right as a Roman citizen Nothing Festus could do Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11)

7 Just Punishment (25:11) Sought to avoid unfair judgment (vv. 9-10)
Willingly would submit to just punishment (v. 11) Not seeking to avoid punishment Not seeking to avoid the death penalty Would not fight to save his life – if worthy of death Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11)

8 Just Punishment (25:11) Sought to avoid unfair judgment (vv. 9-10)
Willingly would submit to just punishment (v. 11) Capital punishment is God approved (v. 11) Gen. 9:6 – because life is in the blood Exo. 21:12 – murder put to death (cf. 20:13) Deut. 17:4-7 – idolater was to be stoned Rom. 13:4 – civil government bears the sword Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11)

9 Paul Before Festus & Agrippa
Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11) Incredible Resurrection (26:8)

10 Incredible Resurrection (26:8)
Heart of Paul’s preaching – resurrection of Christ Preached that in every sermon (13:30-37; 17:18; 22:8) Questioned since is arrested (23:6; 24:21; 25:19) If so – proves the deity of Christ (Rom. 1:4) Acts 25-26 Incredible Resurrection (26:8)

11 Incredible Resurrection (26:8)
Heart of Paul’s preaching – resurrection of Christ Not unbelievable to think Jesus was raised from dead God made the world (Gen. 1:1: Psa. 33:6-9; Acts 17:24) The Jews believed in a resurrection (24:15) Jews had hope for a Messiah (26:6-7) Why then – resurrection of Christ so incredible? Acts 25-26 Incredible Resurrection (26:8)

12 Incredible Resurrection (26:8)
Heart of Paul’s preaching – resurrection of Christ Not unbelievable to think Jesus was raised from dead Resurrection of Christ – Hub of the Bible All that we believe relies upon it (1 Cor. 15:13-19) If we firmly believe in it – rest should stand If we understand it – enthused (Luke 24:32) Where we need to start – point our friends to the resurrection! Acts 25-26 Incredible Resurrection (26:8)

13 Paul Before Festus & Agrippa
Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11) Incredible Resurrection (26:8) Purposeful Preaching (26:18)

14 Preaching has a divine purpose
It is not a social message It is not to feel good about self It is not to merely get along with others Gospel is a message of redemption! Acts 25-26 Purposeful Preaching (26:18)

15 Purposeful Preaching (26:18)
Preaching is designed to produce a change Open eyes Enable to hearer to see what has not seen See clearly: God, Christ, Salvation, Church, etc. Turn from darkness to light Darkness = (sin, ignorance, error) Now – understanding – walk in light (Eph. 5:3-14) Turn from power of Satan to God Power – rule of Satan to kingdom (rule) of God Col. 1:13 – from darkness to kingdom Now serving God – submitting to will of God Acts 25-26 Purposeful Preaching (26:18)

16 Purposeful Preaching (26:18)
Preaching is designed to produce a change The changes bring two results Forgiveness of sins God releases – turns them loose (remits) Remembers them no more (Heb. 8:12) Inheritance Children are heirs (Rom. 8:16-18) We have an inheritance superior (1 Pet. 1:4) Acts 25-26 Purposeful Preaching (26:18)

17 Paul Before Festus & Agrippa
Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11) Incredible Resurrection (26:8) Purposeful Preaching (26:18) True Repentance (26:20)

18 True Repentance (26:20) Repent Change of mind
A. T. Robertson said that when John called upon his hearers to repent, “John did not call on people to be sorry, but to change their mental attitudes and conduct” (Word Pictures In The New Testament, I: 24) Turn away from sin 1 Kings 8:47-48 Ezek. 14:6 Ezek. 18:30 Acts 25-26 True Repentance (26:20)

19 True Repentance (26:20) Repent Turn to God Reference to baptism
Parallel passages: Acts 2:38; 3:19 Acts 25-26 True Repentance (26:20)

20 True Repentance (26:20) Acts 2:38 Repent & be baptized
Acts 3:19 Repent & be converted Acts 26:20 Repent & turn to God Acts 25-26 True Repentance (26:20)

21 True Repentance (26:20) Repent Turn to God Reference to baptism
Parallel passages: Acts 2:38; 3:19 Turn from one thing – turn to something else Acts 25-26 True Repentance (26:20)

22 True Repentance (26:20) Repent Turn to God
Do works befitting repentance Change of life / behavior (Rom. 6) “Live as men who have repented should” (Goodspeed) “Prove their repentance by their deeds” (NIV) More than stopping sin – doing what is required! Acts 25-26 True Repentance (26:20)

23 Paul Before Festus & Agrippa
Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11) Incredible Resurrection (26:8) Purposeful Preaching (26:18) True Repentance (26:20) Close Persuasion (26:28)

24 Was Agrippa almost or was he ridiculing the idea?
Paul said he believed (v. 27) Paul followed this with comments about being fully persuaded (v. 29) “In short time you would persuade me to be a Christian” (NASV; ESV) Acts 25-26 Close Persuasion (26:28)

25 Was Agrippa almost or was he ridiculing the idea?
How was he almost persuaded? Knew the message was true He believed the prophets – has faith Faith he has is not strong enough to obey Close (i.e. Rom. 10) Something is hindering – something isn’t just right Acts 25-26 Close Persuasion (26:28)

26 Was Agrippa almost or was he ridiculing the idea?
How was he almost persuaded? Why not be fully persuaded? Perhaps he thought would have more opportunities Maybe it was pride Could have been some practice or sin – not willing to give up May he was thinking – 2nd coming not really going to happen Acts 25-26 Close Persuasion (26:28)

27 Paul Before Festus & Agrippa
Acts 25-26 Just Punishment (25:11) Incredible Resurrection (26:8) Purposeful Preaching (26:18) True Repentance (26:20) Close Persuasion (26:28)

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