Defense

Paul’s Defense Before Felix

Paul, in his own defense, stood before Felix and the Jewish leaders and categorically denied the charges brought against him (v. 10). His first point was that he was only a visitor in Jerusalem, and he had been there less than two weeks (v.11). He stated that he had never once ca …

Paul’s Defense of His Heritage and Ministry

After gaining the silence of the crowd Paul defended himself by showing that he was a good Jew. He addresses them as friends and leaders and asks them to listen to what he has to say (v. 1). When the crowd heard Paul speak to them in Aramaic, they became quieter (v. 2). He used Aramaic not …

IllustrationDefense-The Truth Can Hurt

People are inclined, when in the wrong, to lay the blame on someone else. We are like the small boy who was standing on the cat’s tail. His mother hearing the terrible commotion called from an adjoining room: “Tommy, stop pulling the cat’s tail” “I&r …

IllustrationChina’s Defenseâ€"The Great Wall of China

In ancient China, the people desired security from the barbarians to the north. The result? The Great Wall of China. It’s 30 feet high, 18 feet thick, and more than 2400 km (1500 miles) long! The goal was to build an impenetrable defense—too high to climb o …