166 An Audience with King Agrippa

Acts 25:13–26:32, TBC Book Two, Chapter 166
To avoid a trial in Jerusalem—and being murdered on the way—Paul had played his one ace: Any Roman citizen could request a hearing before Caesar himself, the Romans’ highest court of appeals.

When King Agrippa II came to Caesarea to welcome Festus, the governor discussed Paul’s case.

“I have an unusual situation with a man who was left in prison by Felix. The Jewish chief priests and elders requested he be condemned. I told them Roman law requires a hearing first.

“Then I invited them to Caesarea and presided over a hearing. I was surprised that their dispute was on religious matters, something about a dead man named Jesus, who Paul insisted was alive. So I asked if he were willing to go to Jerusalem to stand trial on his accuser’s charges.

“That’s when he demanded to appeal to Caesar, and I ordered he be held in custody until I could send him to Rome. But how do I explain to Caesar the charges being made against him?”

King Agrippa showed great interest. “I would like to hear this man myself.”

Agrippa’s response brought relief to Festus, for it was well known that King Agrippa knew a great deal about Jewish religious matters and was consulted frequently by the Romans.

The next day Festus presented Agrippa and his sister, Bernice, and other key officials. Then he sent for Paul. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 166, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: What holds us captive is sometimes a divine appointment, God’s door of opportunity.
     A promise to cling to: “ ‘On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.’ ” Matthew 10:18-20 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Testify to Love  Wynonna Judd     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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