TRIAL OF PAUL BEFORE FELIX - THE ACCUSATIONS
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DATE:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
TOPIC:
Trial of Paul before Felix - the accusations
BIBLE READING:
Acts 24: 1-9
Qs. 2,8. See Questions HERE.
DISCUSSION:
The Jewish High Priest, Ananias, engaged a professional lawyer, Tertullus, to bring charges against Paul before Felix, the Roman Governor of Judea. (This was a position previously occupied by Pontus Pilate). Read vs. 2-3 again. Was this opening remark a sincere compliment as court courtesy or an open remark to win favour from the Governor? Notice the three key charges against Paul (vs. 5-7):
- Trouble maker who stirs up riots. This suggest that Paul stirred up rebellion against Rome.
- A ring leader of religious sect, the Nazarenes. - "Nazarenes" was used for Christians. The implication was that the Nazarenes operated without Government permission and therefore, we're likely to be rebellious against Rome.
- He defined the Temple in Jerusalem. They framed charges against him as a dangerous enemy of both the Roman government and the Jews in order to persuade Felix to execute him. Have you ever an individual or a group of people bringing verbal or written charges against you to falsely accuse you? How did you feel?
To consider:
Have you ever experienced an individual or a group of people bringing verbal or written charges to falsely accuse you? How did you feel?
Prayer:
Pray about the administration of justice in your country. Pray for judges, lawyers, and the entire judicial service.
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