Acts Chapter 24 verses 1 to 27
After five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with certain
elders and an orator, one Tertullus. They informed the governor against Paul.
When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying,
"Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that excellent measures are
coming to this nation, we accept it in all ways and in all places, most
excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
But, that I don't delay you, I entreat you to bear with us and hear a
few words.
For we have found this man to be a plague, an instigator of
insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the
sect of the Nazarenes.
He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.
But the commander Lysias came by and with great violence took him out
of our hands,
By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which
we accuse him."
The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were
so.
When the governor had beckoned to him to speak, Paul answered,
"Because I know that you have been a judge of this nation for many years,
I cheerfully make my defense, seeing that you can recognize that it is not more
than twelve days since I went up to worship at Jerusalem.
In the temple they didn't find me disputing with anyone or stirring up
a crowd, either in the synagogues, or in the city.
Nor can they prove to you the things whereof they now accuse me.
But this I confess to you, that after the Way, which they call a sect,
so I serve the God of our fathers, believing all things which are according to
the law, and which are written in the prophets;
having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that
there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense
toward God and men.
Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my
nation, and offerings;
amid which certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, not
with a mob, nor with turmoil.
They ought to have been here before you, and to make accusation, if
they had anything against me.
Or else let these men themselves say what injustice they found in me
when I stood before the council,
unless it is for this one thing that I cried standing among them,
'Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged before you
today!'"
But Felix, having more exact knowledge concerning the Way, deferred
them, saying, "When Lysias, the commanding officer, comes down, I will
decide your case."
He ordered the centurion that Paul should be kept in custody, and
should have some privileges, and not to forbid any of his friends to serve him
or to visit him.
But after some days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a
Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.
As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to
come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and
when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
Meanwhile, he also hoped that money would be given to him by Paul,
that he might release him. Therefore also he sent for him more often, and
talked with him.
But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius
Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
Those were verses 1 to 27 from Acts Chapter 24
Insight- Tertullus called Paul a plague, an instigator of
insurrections among all the Jews and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
The Jews also joined in the verbal attack, affirming what he said. Paul in his defense,
told Felix that he was innocent of any wrong doing and followed the Way and
served God Almighty faithfully. He spoke about the resurrection of the dead,
both of the just and unjust. Felix gave orders that Paul be kept in custody and
gave him a few privileges. Later Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a
Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus.
As Paul reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come,
Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it
is convenient for me, I will summon you." Meanwhile, he also hoped that Paul would give him money so that he
might release him.
Question- Do you believe God gives enough opportunities to all people
so that they know about salvation through Jesus Christ and about judgment on
unrepentant sinners?
Prayer- Dear Father in Heaven, have mercy on my friends and family who
are yet to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Let your Holy Spirit lead
them in the paths of righteousness and eternal life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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