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The Acts
Chapter 23-24
vs. 2
The high priest has Paul slapped.
vs. 3
"whited wall" means white washed. Clean to the appearance, but dirt on the inside (Mat. 23:25).
vs. 5
Paul apologizes -- He realized he was high priest.
vs. 9
Similar to Gamaliel's ruling.
vs. 11
Still to preach in Rome.
vs. 12
Vowed as a group to kill Paul.
vs. 16
Paul's only documented relatives.
vs. 23
270 troops to guard this man.
Paul uses citizenship to protect his rights, and the captians letter
(23:25-29).
Paul
With Ananias (23:30-24:5)
The Defense Before Felix (24:1-27)
A flattering speech to Felix, and a false charge against Paul (24:1-9)
vs. 1
Had all been premeditated.
Tertullus was a renowned prosecutor.
vs. 5
"Nazarene" name given to the church at this time.
Paul's Defense (24:10-21)
vs. 14
Paul states that he didn't believe that the law and the prophets were no longer required. Reveals to us Paul continued to
believe in O.C.
Roman law -- two year imprisonment is statute of limitations.
Plain Speaking to a Guilty Governor (24:22-27)
vs. 22
Felix had looked into the subject.
vs. 26
But was still looking for money.
vs. 27
Continued for two years.