Acts 25:13 – 26

We are following Paul after his arrest in Jerusalem as he is brought before several authorities where he is to give an account for his actions and beliefs. Each time he can share his testimony as he was promised by the Lord that he would do. In this, we see once again the wonderful work of the Holy Spirit guiding these affairs.

• The uttermost parts of the earth
  • Paul travels to Rome
  • Paul before Agrippa (Acts 25:13-26)
    • Festus reviews Paul’s case with Agrippa (Acts 25:13-27)
      • Festus declaration (Acts 25:1-26)
        • The Jewish charges (Acts 25:24)
        • Festus’ analysis (Acts 25:25)
        • Festus dilemma (Acts 25:26-27)
          • In the case of an appeal, there were required documents that set details of the case. Festus could not understand the charges that were being made since they were determined not to be worthy of death which the Jews were seeking
    • Paul’s defense before King Agrippa (Acts 26:1-29)
      • The benefit of presenting his case before Agrippa (Acts 26:2-3)
        • Expert in Jewish customs
      • His background (Acts 26:4-11)
        • His religious affiliation (Acts 26:4-8)
        • His actions (Acts 26:9-11)
      • His conversion (Acts 26:12-18)
      • His faithfulness (Acts 26:19-23)
        • His obedience in his missionary journeys
        • His continued witness to both small and large groups
      • An Interruption (Acts 26:24-25)
      • The challenge to Agrippa (Acts 26:26-29)
        • Paul’s wish that Agrippa and all those who heard his testimony come to Christ
    • The King’s conclusion (Acts 26:30-32)
      • Paul is still blameless of the accusations
      • Paul would not be put to death as the Jews desired