Acts 23:1-11
Comfort in Times of Trial
Acts 23:6-11
Comfort In Times of Trial
Acts 23:12-22
A Plot to Kill Paul
Acts 23:23-35
God’s Timing is Very Evident to Paul
Acts 24:1-16
Paul’s Reaction to Charges
Acts 24:10-21
Paul’s Defense Before Felix
Acts 24:17-27
Concern from Paul’s Friends & Foes
Acts 25:1-12
Paul’s Trial before Festus and his Appeal to Caesar
Acts 25:8-12
Paul’s Appeal to Caesar’s Roman Courtroom
Acts 25:13-27
Festus Consults Agrippa
Acts 25:23-27
Paul’s Opportunity to Face Agrippa & Company
Acts 26:1-11
Honesty is the Best Policy
Acts 26:12-32
Truth Brings Conviction to Agrippa
Acts 26:24-32
God’s Truth Brings Conviction to Agippa’s Heart
Acts 27:1-12
Paul’s Advice is Initially Rejected
Acts 27:13-26
Peace in the Storm
Acts 27:27-44
Peer Pressure Adds to the Present Peril
Acts 28:1-16
Paul’s Faith Validates God’s Work
Acts 28:7-10
Paul Faith Validates God’s Work in their Midst
Acts 28:11-16
Paul–Steadfast to God’s Purpose For His Life
God’s Truth Brings Conviction to Agippa’s Heart
Acts 26:24–32
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This passage starts out with Festus rudely interrupting Paul’s testimony by telling him he is insane; that his education has gone to his head and scrambled his brains (v. 24). Apparently this charge came as a result of Paul’s declaration that Jesus Christ had risen from the dead. To state that Jesus whom Rome had certified dead years before, was alive, was just too much for Festus. Paul answered him in a very courteous manner, and then he turned his attention to Agrippa, as he noticed the Lord was bringing conviction to his heart (vv. 25-26).
Festus was a newcomer, but Agrippa knew the truth of the matter because of his background.Paul spoke with conviction as he put the king on the spot by saying, “King Agrippa do you believe the prophets” (v. 27)? If he accepted the prophets, he would be forced to admit that Jesus Christ had fulfilled their prophecies. The king passed the question off by replying, “You are trying to persuade me to be a Christian” (v. 28). He is typical of the person who is quite willing to listen to a sermon, and even agree with what is being said - if the preacher does not make it personal. Actually Agrippa did not want to give up his sins, have a radical change in life-style, and run the risk of Jewish spite, Roman snobbery, and Greek scorn.
Paul answers the King by saying, “Whether it takes a short time or a long time, I wish you and everyone else who hears me today would become just like me – Except, of course, for these chains” (v. 29). The meeting was over, and they filed out. Paul had already been declared innocent by others, and Agrippa had said that he could have been set free, if he had not appealed to Caesar (vv. 30-32).
Application
Lord, help me to be a person who speaks truth with conviction. I know that people will not be drawn to Christ if I present truth like it is fiction. I want to speak the truth with compassion and boldness.
Acts 26:24-32 (English Standard Version)
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