Festus & Agrippa

Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 15, 2020 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 25:13-27
Festus and Agrippa
Intro

A. KING AGRIPPA AND BERNICE (Acts 26:13).
1. Agrippa II.
a. Genealogy –
b. Kingdom boundaries –
c. Upbringing –
d. Bernice –
B. THE PROPOSAL OF FESTUS (Acts 26:14-22).
1. Festus reviews the case concerning Paul (Acts 26:14-21).
2. Agrippa’s interest in hearing Paul (Acts 26:22).
C. THE PUBLIC INTRODUCTION OF FESTUS (Acts 26:23-27).
1. The assembly gathers (Acts 26:23).
a. Agrippa and Bernice, guests of honor.
b. Commanders.
c. Prominent men of the city.
2. The description of the Jewish response to Paul (Acts 26:24).
3. Festus asserts Paul’s innocence (Acts 26:25).
4. Festus asserts his ignorance (Acts 26:26-27).
D. UNBELIEVERS DON’T UNDERSTAND THE GOSPEL.
1. The noetic effects of sin. 1 Cor. 2:14; 2 Cor. 4:4, 6; Rom. 8:7-8; Jn. 8:43, 47; 6:44; Eph. 2:1-3; 4:17-19.
2. Two unbelieving responses.
3. Things to keep in mind in sharing the gospel.
a. Pray for God to open their minds and hearts (Acts 16:14; Ezek. 36:26-27).
b. Stick with the essentials.
c. Speak the truth in love.
d. Paul’s approach: (next week)
Conclusion