Paul’s journey to Rome begins with a voyage that reflects God’s sovereignty and His ability to use every circumstance for His purposes. As Paul sets sail under Roman custody, the journey is marked by challenges, including contrary winds that force the ship to take a longer, more difficult route. Yet, God’s hand is evident throughout, ensuring Paul’s safety and…

Paul’s defense before Festus and King Agrippa concludes with a powerful demonstration of God’s sovereignty and Paul’s unwavering commitment to the Gospel. When Festus accuses Paul of being mad due to his great learning, Paul calmly and respectfully asserts his sanity, emphasizing that his message is grounded in truth and reason. He appeals…

As Paul continues his defense before King Agrippa, there are three points I want to focus on: 
1. Remember our sermon from yesterday. In verse 22, Paul himself acknowledges and emphasizes that God had orchestrated the events of the trial to accomplish His plan, not Paul’s. What was God’s plan for Paul? 

Paul’s recounting of his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus reveals God’s view of true justice: ensuring that all people, both Jews and Gentiles, have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and turn to Him. Jesus confronts Paul, who had been persecuting His followers, and commissions him to be a witness to the truth. Paul is sent to open…

Paul recounts his past as a zealous persecutor of Christians, detailing how he imprisoned believers, cast his vote against them in their executions, and even sought to force them to blaspheme. His rage against followers of Jesus drove him to pursue them relentlessly, even to foreign cities. By sharing these details, Paul highlights the depth…

Paul begins his defense before King Agrippa by focusing on the central hope of the Jewish faith: the resurrection of the dead. He respectfully acknowledges Agrippa’s familiarity with Jewish customs and beliefs, using this as a foundation to explain that his message about Jesus is not a departure from Judaism but its fulfillment. Paul emphasizes…

Paul’s hearing before King Agrippa and the prominent leaders of Caesarea is a remarkable example of how God uses human circumstances to bring about His justice and advance His kingdom. Festus, unsure of how to frame the charges against Paul, seeks Agrippa’s counsel, acknowledging that the accusations are theological rather…

As King Agrippa and Bernice visit Festus in Caesarea, Festus takes the opportunity to discuss Paul’s case with them. Festus explains that Paul’s accusers have brought charges against him, but these accusations are not criminal in nature; instead, they center on theological disagreements, particularly about Jesus and His resurrection. Festus admits that…

Paul’s trial before Festus highlights both the political pressures of the time and Paul’s unwavering trust in God’s plan. Festus, newly appointed as governor, seeks to appease the Jewish leaders by offering to move Paul’s trial to Jerusalem. However, Paul, aware of the dangers and the potential for injustice, boldly appeals to Caesar, exercising…

As Festus begins his tenure as governor, the Jewish leaders waste no time in reviving their case against Paul. They approach Festus in Jerusalem, requesting that Paul be brought there for trial, all the while plotting to ambush and kill him along the way. Despite their persistence and hostility, Festus refuses to grant their request, instead…

Paul’s trial before Felix takes an unexpected turn as the governor delays making a decision, keeping Paul in custody for two years. Felix, though knowledgeable about “the Way,” is more concerned with political convenience and personal gain than justice. He avoids offending the Jewish leaders by neither convicting nor releasing Paul, while…

Paul’s defense before Governor Felix is a masterful example of clarity, courage, and focus on the truth. Responding to the accusations of sedition and temple desecration, Paul calmly refutes the charges, pointing out the lack of evidence and the absence of the original accusers. He emphasizes that his actions in Jerusalem were peaceful…

Paul’s trial before Governor Felix begins with the accusations brought by the high priest, elders, and their hired orator, Tertullus. The charges against Paul are exaggerated and filled with misinformation, accusing him of being a troublemaker, stirring up riots among Jews across the Roman Empire, and attempting to desecrate the temple. Tertullus uses…

Paul’s journey to Caesarea under Roman protection demonstrates God’s providence and care in the midst of danger. The Roman soldiers, following the orders of Claudius Lysias, safely escort Paul to Antipatris by night and then to Caesarea, where he is presented to Governor Felix. The detailed precautions taken…

Paul’s journey takes another dramatic turn as the Roman tribune, Claudius Lysias, takes decisive action to protect him from the assassination plot. Recognizing the danger posed by the more than forty conspirators, Lysias assembles an impressive military escort of soldiers, horsemen, and spearmen to safely transfer Paul to Governor…

Paul’s life is once again preserved through God’s providence as his nephew uncovers a plot to assassinate him. More than forty men had conspired to kill Paul, but the young man overhears their plan and courageously brings the information to Paul. Paul, in turn, sends his nephew to inform the Roman tribune, who takes the warning seriously…

Paul’s life is once again in danger as more than forty men conspire to kill him, binding themselves with an oath to neither eat nor drink until they have succeeded. This plot, fueled by hatred and opposition to Paul’s ministry, is a stark reminder of the lengths to which some will go to oppose the truth of the Gospel. The conspirators even…

Paul’s trial before the Sanhedrin is a powerful example of courage, wisdom, and God’s sovereignty in the midst of opposition. As Paul begins his defense, he boldly declares that he has lived with a clear conscience before God. This statement immediately provokes the…

Paul’s defense before the Roman tribune takes a dramatic turn as he reveals his Roman citizenship. After the crowd erupts in anger at Paul’s mention of his mission to the Gentiles, the Roman authorities prepare to interrogate him through torture. However, Paul calmly asserts his rights as a Roman citizen, a status that immediately halts…

Paul recounts a pivotal moment in his life when, while praying in the temple, he experienced a vision of Jesus. In this vision, Jesus instructed Paul to leave Jerusalem quickly because his testimony about Jesus would not be accepted there. Paul, in his response, reminds Jesus of his past zeal in persecuting Christians, even consenting…