Chapter twenty-six gives Paul’s fifth recorded verbal defense since he arrived in Jerusalem. Because Agrippa was familiar with Jewish customs and issues, once again Paul began with his background and heritage (Acts 26:1-23), as he did with the mob in Jerusalem. He recounted the promises that God had made to Israel throughout the centuries, asking […]
Chapter twenty-five introduces two more officials to whom Paul was able to preach (Acts 9:15). After only two weeks in office, Festus agreed to take up Paul’s case (Acts 25:1-12). The Jews in Jerusalem had already tried to get Festus to transfer Paul back to Jerusalem so they could kill him, but he insisted that
Chapter twenty-four continues the story in Caesarea. The high priest, with his attorney and some others, finally arrived five days later to present formal charges against Paul (Acts 24:1-9). They stated that Paul was an international cult leader who attempted to desecrate the Temple. In his defense, Paul presented the facts that he had been
