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Acts 25-26 — Paul defended himself before Festus, Agrippa; how much Agrippa should have known about the Messiah

Paul appears before Festus, Felix’s successor as well as the Jewish King Agrippa and Queen Bernice. He made a very favorable impression on them yet he was already bound for Rome so his captivity continued.

Paul appears before Festus, Felix’s successor as well as the Jewish King Agrippa and Queen Bernice. He made a very favorable impression on them yet he was already bound for Rome so his captivity continued.

Thought Questions

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Did Paul act in haste or impatience when he appealed to Caesar?

Why did Festus ask Agrippa and Bernice to listen to Paul?

Why weren’t the Jewish leaders present in this meeting?

Was Paul presenting a defense before Festus or simply giving him the Gospel?

How is Paul’s speech here similar to the speeches by Peter and Stephen years before?

Who was Paul really speaking to here?

What impression did Paul make on Festus?

What did Agrippa do with Paul’s message?

Reader: Hector Marroquin. Speaker: Jeff.