PAUL BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN
Passage: Acts 22:30~23:11
Keyverse: 23:11
1. Paul fulfilled his duty to God (22:30-23:5)
The commander brought Paul before the Sanhedrin in order to find
out why the Jews were accusing him. Paul stated to them that he had fulfilled
his duty to God in all good conscience. This caused the high priest to have
Paul struck, which was against Jewish law. When Paul tried to point this out,
he was rebuked for speaking in such a way to the high priest. Paul repented
immediately. He was a man of great conscience.
2. The Lord told Paul to take courage (6-11)
The Sanhedrin contained both Pharisees (who believed in the
resurrection) and Sadducees (who didn't). Paul used this to his advantage and
stated that he stood on trial because of his hope in the resurrection. This
caused a huge uproar that necessitated the removal of Paul for his own safety.
That night, the Lord stood near Paul and told him, "Take courage! As you
have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome."
As the Lord stood near Paul in his time of fear, so the Lord stands with us in
our trials as well.
Prayer: Lord, I know you always stand with me. Help me to take courage, knowing this.
One Word: Take courage! Testify to the Lord.
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