III. Paul Before Festus and Agrippa, 25:13 to 26:32 A. Occasion, 25:13-22 1. Who came to visit Caesar’s new representative, Festus, at Caesarea? a. Who was Agrippa? Where was he king? What was his character and reputation? b. Who was Bernice? What relation was she to Agrippa? What was her character and reputation? c. What […]

Lesson LVI Paul Before King Agrippa Acts 25:13-26:32 The Occasion (25:13-17) 1.  The General Occasion, vss. 13-22. King Agrippa and Bernice come to pay the new governor, Festus, a visit and also to welcome him and thus to gain his favor.  After some time Festus tells Agrippa of the remarkably interesting case he has on […]

LESSON LII Paul’s Defensive Testimony in Jerusalem Acts 22-23:11 His Testimony Proper, vss. 1-21.  The following points of importance Paul brings forward. 1.  A sketch of his own life prior to his meeting and seeing Christ on the road to Damascus, vss. 1-5. In this he relates: a. His identity and birthplace.  b. His early […]