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Paul makes his way to Rome and is there under house arrest. He’s given relative freedom, living alone (v16) and preaching without hindrance (v31). Seems no authority knows what to do with him. Paul tries to convince them about Jesus … Continue reading →

Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me 24 and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with … Continue reading →

This is the first time I’ve paid much attention to the maps. It is so much more interesting now when I know the general locations! Paul and other prisoners and the centurion start the voyage on the way from Caesarea … Continue reading →

Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.” – Acts 26:32 Paul has gone before the Roman governor Felix. Now he goes before the next Roman governor Festus, who is … Continue reading →

This passage describes is Paul’s self defense before the king to determine if he is or is not deserving death. Paul says that as a Jew he and all Jews (including King Agrippa) are awaiting the promise made by God … Continue reading →

When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: “We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation. – Acts 24:2 Their charges, lodged by the lawyer Tertullus … Continue reading →

The crowd is so dramatic and vacillating–they listen, then they want to kill him. They throw their clothes and dirt into the air. Chaos. So the tribune wants to interrogate him. There’s some back and forth about legality of binding … Continue reading →

Paul knows to apologize. The Roman authority wants Paul to face Jewish authorities in order to clarify the cause of the furor about him (22:30). When he does, Paul calls the high priest a name (23:1–5), only to admit his … Continue reading →

When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet. (Acts 22:2) Speaking the language of those we are commissioned to evangelize and disciple isn’t some hidden spiritual mystery.  It is debatable, but many believe that the Apostle … Continue reading →

Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he went to the temple to give notice of the date when the days of purification would end and the offering would be made for each of them. – … Continue reading →