I APPEAL TO CAESAR!

I APPEAL TO CAESAR!

Passage: Acts 25:1~27   

Keyverse: 11b

1. Paul before Festus (1-12)

The new governor made a trip to Jerusalem, where some Jews tried to hatch another plot to take Paul's life. But Festus didn't fall for it. He told the Jews to come to Caesarea, where Paul was being kept, and bring their charges there. When they arrived, they made many false charges against Paul. He denied them all. Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor and asked Paul to come to Jerusalem. But Paul refused, and instead made his appeal to be sent to Caesar. God would use Paul's plea to advance His world mission plan. He would go to Rome, from where the gospel would spread all over the world.

2. Paul before Agrippa (13-27)

When King Agrippa visited Felix, they talked over Paul's situation. Festus knew Paul had done nothing deserving death. But the Jews had disputes with him about their own law and religion. Felix was going to send Paul to Caesar, as Paul had demanded, but he needed specific charges to bring against him. He was hoping to get Agrippa's help.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for Paul's example of his bold testimony for the Risen Jesus. Help me to boldly testify as Paul did.

One Word: Testify boldly to the Risen Jesus