Paul’s Journey to Felix

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 27, 2020 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 23:23-35
Paul’s Journey to Felix
Intro

A. THE ROLE OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT (Acts 23:23-24).

1. Protect its citizens (Acts 23:23-24).

2. The failure of the Jewish government.

B. FELIX THE GOVERNOR (Acts 23:24).

1. Supreme ruler in all civil affairs among the Jews.

2. Character.

C. THE LETTER TO FELIX (Acts 23:25-30).

1. The compliments to the governor (Acts 23:26).

2. Acknowledgement of the restrictions of his authority (Acts 23:30).

3. The false account of the situation (Acts 23:27). Most of this is accurate

D. PAUL BEFORE FELIX (Acts 23:31-35).

1. Paul is escorted to Caesarea (Acts 23:31-33).

2. Paul is from Cilicia (Acts 23:34).

3. Paul will get a hearing (Acts 23:35).

4. Herod’s Praetorium (Acts 23:35).

5. Fulfills Acts 9:15

Conclusion