Homiletics

 Acts 24:1-27

Content:

1. Ananias, elders and lawyers present case against Paul before Governor Felix. 1
2. Lawyer Tertullus flatters Felix before getting to the point. 2-4
3. Tertullus presents case of Paul as a trouble maker to the point of desecrating the temple. 5-8
4. The Jews affirm this. 9
5. Paul presents his defense stating he went to Jerusalem 12 days ago but was not stirring up trouble. 10-13
6. Paul confesses to being a follower of the Way agreeing with the law striving to keep his conscience clear before God. 14-16
7. Paul explains his presence and conduct in Jerusalem and temple courts. 17-18
8. Paul says they need to declare his crime, all he knows is it has something to do with the resurrection. 19-21
9. Felix dismisses court, delaying decision, giving Paul freedom under guard. 22-23
10. Felix calls for Paul to speak before him and wife Drusilla. 24
11. Felix saw Paul off and on for 2 years hoping for a bribe. 25-26
12. When succeeded by Porcius Festus, Felix left Paul in prison for Jews favor. 27

Divisions:

1. Paul's accusers present case before Felix. 1-9
2. Paul presents facts in his defense. 10-21
3. Paul's case put on pause for two years. 22-27

Subject Sentence:

• Paul's case brought before Governor Felix encounters delays for outcome.

Aim:

• to cause me to remain faithful to gospel message and it's declaration in times of waiting.

Application:

1. What accusations are being made about me? by others around me or Satan's voice inside my mind?
2. What facts about the gospel do I need to remind myself of when Satan attacks my mind? Do I rely upon the facts of the gospel in defense to other's accusations?
3. How do I need to remain faithful to the gospel message in my time of waiting?