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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON: November 6, 2022
. "Paul Before King Agrippa"

Read the Bottom of Lesson - Paul left us a bold example to stand for the Jesus which means to stand and be ready to die for the Gospel, the New Birth! The born again experience, which is briefly: repentance, water baptism in Jesus’ name, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost (John 3:5; Acts 2:38). Evangelist Subrina White

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The Historical Witness Part 1: Baptism in Jesus’ Name - By Matthew A. Foster
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Background: ACTS 625:23 - 26:32 • Devotional Reading: ACTS 23:1-11

Keep in Mind the Key Verse: Acts 26:25 (KJV)
‘But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.’
Acts 26:25
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will KNOW why Paul stood up for what he believed; FEEL confident in sharing our faith; and examine ways to ; and DEFEND our faith, even in the face of rejection.

Lesson Printed Text: Acts 26:19-32 KJV

SHHH…LESSON IN A NUTSHELL: Governor Festus (24:37), the Roman procurator for Judea, assembled in Caesarea’s audience hall a great collection of dignitaries, including the Palestinian King Agrippa II and his sister Bernice, to come and hear the Apostle Paul. Festus did this in order to come to some consensus of what charges to bring against Paul, since the apostle appealed to an audience with Caesar because of the Jews’ unfounded accusations against him (Acts 25:21-22). King Agrippa II did not ask Paul any specific questions, but rather gave him permission to speak. This scene was a fulfillment of Jesus’ words about Paul, in that he would speak the Gospel before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel (Acts 9:15). Jesus said to his disciples not to fear such situations as this, because the Holy Spirit would provide the appropriate words (Matthew 10:19-20). Paul spoke intelligently, logically, persuasively, and passionately about his personal faith in Jesus Christ. He began with his childhood and being raised to become a Pharisee. Paul made it very clear that he was imprisoned and on trial because of the biblical truth of the resurrection of the dead. Paul’s message to Agrippa paralleled what he shared with the Jews in Jerusalem (Acts 22:1-21). The truth of the resurrection was reverently believed by the Pharisees and the Jewish people in general but rejected by the more liberal and powerful Sadducees. Are you familiar with the old hymn, “I Love to Tell the Story?” Paul loved to tell the story of his conversion and faith in Jesus Christ. Are you also glad to tell people what Jesus Christ has done for you? Doing so brings Him glory. ◄ Romans 1:16 ► “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

What shall we learn from this lesson:
• When reading the title of this lesson, ‘Paul Before King Agrippa’ we might first ask who was King Agrippa.
• Secondly, why was Paul speaking to him.

Who was King Agrippa II?
Herod Agrippa II (also known as King Agrippa II) was a descendant of Herod the Great, the king when Jesus was born and who had tried to have the baby Jesus killed (Matthew 2:16).

In fact, there are several Herods mentioned in the New Testament who were all in the succession of kings appointed by the powers in Rome to oversee Israel. Agrippa II was the last in the Herod's line to be king.

He was at times consulted by the Romans concerning Jewish religious matters. So when the issue of Paul arose it was not surprising that Governor Festus sought out King Agrippa for advice.

The Jewish people had charged Paul with rhetoric against the Jewish Temple, against Caesar, and against the law. These charges are similar to the false accusations made against Stephen that ultimately ended in his stoning to death.

Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea so he could be tried on the charges but no trial had taken place. His guilt had not been proven and he remained in prison.

Paul realized he was not getting any justice in his present situation. Plus, he had discovered plot to kill him if he was brought in front of the High Council again (Acts 23:15). So, because he was a Roman citizen, he appealed as a Roman citizen to Caesar Nero. This would require that he be able to defend himself in Caesar's court in Rome.

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