Acts 25: The Final Verdict
When Festus arrived in Caesarea to assume governorship, what do you think he was told about Paul, if anything?
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Why would Festus have gone to Jerusalem just three days after arriving in Caesarea?
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Since Paul continued to be imprisoned in Caesarea, what concerns about him would the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem have had?
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After two years, why would the Jewish leaders still want Paul killed?
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Why might Festus have refused the request to transfer Paul to Jerusalem?
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Who do you think went to Caesarea to again accuse Paul?
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Why couldn’t the Jews present proof to support their accusations?
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In ancient times, the accused were often considered guilty unless their innocence could be proven. How do you view the impact of Paul’s claim of innocence?
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Why did Festus give Paul the choice for a change of venue?
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King James
Why do you think Paul refused the opportunity for his case to be heard in Jerusalem?
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If Paul had been turned over to the Jewish authorities, what might have happened? Why would he think appealing to Caesar would be any better?
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King James
How might Festus and his advisors have felt about their decision to send Paul to Caesar? Did they think it was to Paul’s benefit or harm?
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King James
After the Roman court made judgment, why would Festus want to bring up the issue with Herod Agrippa II a good while later?
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King James
When the Jews brought their accusations against Paul, what did Festus expect their evidence to be?
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King James
Why might we think Festus had heard Paul’s story about Jesus’ appearance on the way to Damascus?
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Why would knowing that Paul had refused trial in Jerusalem be of interest to Agrippa?
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King James
With the Roman court’s decision already made, why would Agrippa have wanted to hear Paul?
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King James
Considering the fanfare and all the people who were present with Agrippa at the hearing, how many new people do you think heard Paul’s story?
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King James
What was the nature of Festus’s introduction of Paul? Was he presented as a criminal? Why or why not?
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Why was Festus interested in what King Agrippa thought about Paul?