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Acts 22:17-24:9

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Imprisoned in Jerusalem (Acts 21:18-23:35), continued:
“Brethren and fathers, hear my defense” (Acts 22:1-21), continued:
  • Acts 22:17-21 – This is the first mention we have of this trance. It is clear that Paul’s travels were being directed from heaven.
    • “A Roman and uncondemned” (Acts 22:22-30)
    • Acts 22:25 – Paul used a legal defense, which is an example for us today. If we can use legal means to prevent persecution, we are permitted to do so.
      • “Paul, looking intently at the Council …” (Acts 23:1-11)
      • Acts 23:1 – Compare Acts 26:9. Paul thought he was doing right even while he was doing wrong. We must be careful – we can all make the same mistake!
      • Acts 23:3 – “Whitewashed wall” is probably referring to hypocrisy on the part of Ananias. A whitewashed wall appears clean, but it is only a superficial appearance.
      • Acts 23:5 – This could have been sarcasm on Paul’s part. He is seeing that Ananias was not behaving in the manner of a high priest. Ananias also was not the legal high priest according to the Old Law – Caiaphas was.
      • Acts 23:6-9 – This was a clever tactic by Paul that resulted in at least part of the council siding with him. See Acts 4:1-2.
        • From Jerusalem to Caesarea (Acts 23:12-35)
        • Acts 23:16 – This is the only mention we have of Paul’s family. We know that his parents were Pharisees, but not much else.
          • Imprisoned in Caesarea (Acts 24-26)
          Felix (Acts 24)
          • Acts 24:1-8 – Yet another version of the events! Compare Acts 23:26-30. Paul is now firmly established as an influential Christian.
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