Acts 24:1-27: Summary
After his trial in Jerusalem, a conspiracy to kill Paul was uncovered. He was escorted to Caesarea, the administrative headquarters of Judea, by almost 500 soldiers. Five days after he arrived, Paul was tried before Felix, the Roman governor. Felix postponed a decision about Paul’s guilt or innocence and kept him as a prisoner. Felix spoke to Paul often about faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 27:1-27: Flow
• The High Priest, Ananias, Jewish leaders, and a lawyer familiar with the Roman legal process came down from Jerusalem to testify against Paul (Acts 24:1-9).
• Paul defended himself admirably before his accusers and the governor, Felix (Acts 24:10-21).
- Paul defended himself again the charges (Acts 24:10-13).
- Paul argued that Jesus fulfilled all of the Old Testament (Acts 24:14-21).
• Felix, who had a “rather accurate knowledge of the Way,” put off a decision and put Paul in prison (albeit with leniency) (Acts 24:22-23).
• Felix and Drusilla met with Paul to hear more about Jesus. While there seemed to be conviction, they made no decision to follow Jesus (Acts 24:24-25).
• Felix met with Paul often in hopes of receiving a bribe (Acts 24:26).
• After two years, Felix was replaced by Festus. Normally, prisoners were set free in the transition. However, Felix, trying to please the Jews, left Paul in prison (Acts 24:27).
Application:
1. Felix lived with regrets but did not move from them. We can allow Jesus to redeem our regrets and help us use the time he gives us for eternal pursuits.
2. It is foolish to put off Jesus until a more opportune time, as Felix did. The time for commitment or recommitment is today.
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