Homiletcis

 Acts 25:1-27

Content:

1. Jews present case to Festus, new governor asking for Paul to be moved to Jerusalem so they could ambush him. 1-3
2. Festus invites them to Caesarea to press charges. 4-5
3. A couple weeks later in Caesarea, Paul is brought before Festus and accusing Jews. 6-7
4. Paul claims defense of innocents'. 8
5. Festus seeking to please the Jews, ask if Paul is willing to go to Jerusalem for trial. 9
6. Paul claims innocents' , says no, and appeals to Caesar. 10-12
7. Festus discusses case with King Agrippa and Bernice. 13-15
8. Festus tells of his accurate process and loss over what to do. 16-20
9. Festus says he is holding Paul until he can be sent to the Emperor as Paul so appealed. 21
10. King Agrippa wants to meet Paul. 22
11. Agrippa and Bernice arriving with great pomp are presented with Paul. 23
12. Festus declares Jewish wish for death of Paul on whom Festus finds no guilt. 24-25
13. Festus is seeking their help to know what to charge Paul. 26-27

Divisions:

1. Paul brought to trial before Governor Festus and appeals to Caesar. 1-12
2. Festus consults with King Agrippa bringing Paul before him. 13-27

Subject Sentence:

• Paul stands trial before Festus then is presented before Agrippa.

Aim:

• To Cause me to know that in the waiting, God is working.

Application:

1. How might God be protecting you as you wait? Can you trust that God is orchestrating things even when you sit in silence?
2. Who is God giving you audience to while you wait?