THREE DAYS AFTER FESTUS ARRIVED. He was the new governor of Judea. He went to Jerusalem to confer with the Jewish leaders. BROUGHT THEIR CHARGES. The Jewish leaders wanted Paul transferred to Jerusalem, so they could kill him. In fact, Paul would never have reached Jerusalem. Festus ANSWERED. He int... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN PAUL ARRIVED. The accused had to face his accusers. This was Roman law. MANY SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST HIM. The Jewish leaders had probably come along with Festus back to Caesarea. Their accusations are about the same as those to Felix. (1) Teaching a new and illegal religion: (2) defiling the tem... [ Continue Reading ]
KING AGRIPPA AND BERNICE. This is Herod Agrippa II and his sister Bernice. Drusilla, the wife of Festus, was also their sister. This man became king when his father, Herod Agrippa I died (Acts 12:23). Bernice was beautiful, and had been married twice before Paul ever saw her. An incestuous relations... [ Continue Reading ]
THE NEXT DAY. Luke writes as one who saw it all take place. Note who all is there, and compare Acts 9:15. PAUL WAS BROUGHT IN. He is the preacher, and his congregation contains some of the most powerful and influential men and women of the whole area. This shows God's _providence_ at work. We read P... [ Continue Reading ]