After being arrested (saved from an angry mob) Paul requests permission to speak to the crowd. After verifying that Paul is not a radical Egyptian Jew who was leading a revolt against Rome his request is granted. Paul's defense is actually the testimony of his conversion experience. While many people might argue with you regarding theological points it is almost impossible to argue with your experience (although the mob disagrees with the conclusion of Paul's testimony).
The crowd goes nuts when his story tells how God called him to share the message of the Gospel with Gentiles. The Tribune is unhappy with the turn of events and commands that Paul is "questioned" with a beating. Miranda rights are not something new to the world. Even back in the Roman empire, Roman citizens had rights that could not be "questioned" without due process.
This podcast discusses some heavy stuff from a religious and political perspective.
These non-denominational Bible studies are led by Dr. Val and recorded live. Some 20-25 men meet weekly at 6:30 AM for an hour. They study and discuss a passage from Scripture. Questions are encouraged and often lead to interesting rabbit trails that help us discover and process additional Biblical truths.
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