Acts 25
-Festus arrives
in the province to be governor and three days later he went up to Jerusalem
from Caesarea Maritima, the Roman port city on the west coast of Israel. He is
confronted by the chief priests and leading Jewish men concerning Paul as they
wanted him to be brought back to Jerusalem for a trial and planned to kill him
on the way.
-Festus wisely has them come to Caesarea for the accusations
at first, but wants him to consent to a trial in Jerusalem as a favor to the
Jews. This was a political move much like Felix had done to attempt to keep the
peace with these religious fanatics from the Roman perspective. Paul, however,
maintains his innocence of any wrongdoing and appeals to Caesar as a Roman
citizen.
-King Agrippa and Bernice come and spend many days with
Felix in Caesarea and hear about the situation with Paul. Amid great pomp and
circumstance Paul is brought out before the king and the prominent men of the
city to give his defense to his accusations. *Application* Paul’s life had been
prophesied and now was the time of fulfillment to stand before kings and give
an account for the hope that was in him through Jesus Christ, his living Savior
(Acts 9:15-16). How about you? Has God given you a word about your future and
the destiny that He has for you? Abide in His plan and work and He will bring
forth all His good promises for you even though there will be suffering
associated with it. Keep the faith and persevere!
Verse to Memorize:
Acts 25:12
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