Acts Part 20

(Acts 26:19-32, Acts 27:1-32)

Acts 26:29 Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”

Paul before Festus and Agrippa:

Paul points out here that he is not preaching a new message U___________________ by traditional Jewish beliefs, if fact, Paul is saying just the O___________________.

Conflicting Responses: We see that Festus, viewing the situation through a Roman lens, D________________ Paul’s claims as insanity driven by "great learning" while King Agrippa, who had the background to understand the scriptures, E____________ Paul’s direct question about his belief in the prophets to avoid appearing gullible or becoming a Christian himself.

When Paul I_____________ his right to appeal to Caesar to avoid a rigged trial in Jerusalem, it set off a series of events that was not within the power of either the king or the governor to stop.  They have N___ C_________ under the law except to send Paul to Rome.

The Storm:

Paul still has hope knowing that God has already told him that he would go to Rome, he just doesn’t know how God will A________________ it.

Take Away Lesson: In Christian life, there will be storms.  God uses these storms to get our attention, to teach us, to correct us, and to strengthen us.  Christian living is not about avoiding the storm; it is about preparing for the storm.

Acts 27:21-26 ²³ Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me ²⁴ and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’