PAUL BEFORE THE CIVIL: King Agrippa Acts 25-26. J S 3.
PAUL BEFORE THE CIVIL AUTHORITY
SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE
TERM: 3rd TERM
TOPIC: PAUL BEFORE THE CIVIL : King Agrippa Acts 25-26.
Paul’s trial before King Agrippa is detailed in Acts 25-26. Paul, now under the jurisdiction of the new governor, Festus, appeals to Caesar after being brought before Festus by the Jewish leaders. Festus then decides to present Paul’s case before King Agrippa II, along with his sister Bernice, who visit Festus.
PAUL BEFORE THE CIVIL: King Agrippa Acts 25-26. J S 3
During the trial before Agrippa, Paul passionately recounts his conversion to Christianity, his former persecution of Christians, and his subsequent mission to preach the Gospel. He argues that his beliefs are firmly rooted in the Jewish Scriptures and that he is being persecuted unjustly for his faith in Jesus Christ.
After hearing Paul’s defense, Agrippa acknowledges that Paul has done nothing deserving of death or imprisonment. However, since Paul has appealed to Caesar, he must be sent to Rome to stand trial before the emperor. This sets in motion Paul’s journey to Rome, where he will eventually testify before Caesar.
Objective Questions:
- What was the specific accusation brought against Paul by the Jewish leaders during his trial before King Agrippa?
- Who were the key figures involved in Paul’s trial before King Agrippa, aside from Paul himself?
- How did Paul describe his conversion experience and his subsequent mission during his defense before King Agrippa?
- What was King Agrippa’s response to Paul’s defense, and what action did he ultimately take regarding Paul’s case?
- What was the outcome of Paul’s trial before King Agrippa in terms of his legal status and future plans?
Theoretical Questions:
- How does Paul’s defense before King Agrippa reflect the tension between religious conviction and Roman authority in the first century CE?
- Analyze the rhetorical strategies employed by Paul in his defense speech before King Agrippa. How did he seek to persuade his audience?
- Discuss the significance of Paul’s appeal to Caesar in the broader context of his mission and the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
- Reflect on the role of divine providence or fate in Paul’s journey to Rome, as depicted in his trial before King Agrippa.
- Explore the themes of justice, persecution, and faith in Paul’s trial before King Agrippa, considering their relevance to contemporary religious and legal contexts.
