The story of Paul’s arrestActs 21:11-14The prophecy of AgabusPleas of the brethren, “Don’t go!”Paul’s resolvePaul encouraged to pacify Jews (Acts 21:18-26)False assumptions by an angry mob (Acts 21:27-30)“Rescued” by the Romans Acts 21:31-36Paul seizes the opportunityAsks permission to address the mob (Acts 21:37-40)His sermon (a testimonial) (Acts 22:1-21)The crowd’s reaction (Acts 22:22-23)Paul “protected” by the RomansRoman captain ordered examination by “scourging”Paul brought before the Sanhedrin (Acts 23:1-5)Uses schism of Pharisees and Sadducees (Acts 23:6-9)Roman captain rescues (Acts 23:10)God was behind this (Acts 23:11)Murder plot (Acts 23:12-15)Paul’s nephew informs (Acts 23:16-22)470 Roman soldiers escort to Caesarea (Acts 23:23-33)Roman Governor Felix hears accusations and defensePaul teaches the GovernorActs 24:24-25 – Paul teaches:The faith in ChristRighteousnessSelf-controlThe judgmentGovernor Felix was afraid!A new governor comes to powerGovernor Porcius Festus (Acts 24:27)Approached by Jews in Jerusalem (Acts 25:1-5)Listens to accusations and Paul’s defense (Acts 25:6-8)Paul appeals to CaesarGovernor Festus wants to please the Jews (Acts 25:9)Paul appeals to Caesar (Acts 25:10-11)Once accepted, must be done (Acts 25:12). See also Acts 26:31-32Paul teaches a kingKing Agrippa wants to hear (Acts 25:13-22)Governor Festus’ dilemma (Acts 25:24-27)Paul’s “defense” (Acts 26:1-23)Festus’ reaction (Acts 26:24)King Agrippa’s reaction (Acts 26:28)Paul’s desire (Acts 26:29)Qualities of effective evangelismResolvePaul was willing to be imprisoned or killedWhat are you willing to endure?SelflessnessPaul didn’t focus on defense of himself, but of the gospelPaul’s use of opportunityWhat opportunities do you have?Acts 26:18You have an opportunityWhat will you do with Jesus?
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