ACTS SERIES: "Paul's Final Defense"

Sermon Scripture:  Acts 25-26 ​

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Sermon Notes:

​Called to be a Witness: Remember, Just like Paul…

• Jesus has _______ us.
• Jesus has _______ us.
• Salvation doesn’t _______ with us.

I. Festus seeks to please the Jews while the Jews plan to ambush Paul. (25:1-12)

• Notice the persistence of the enemy…
  • Satan never _______.
• Notice the protection of the Lord…
  • God never ________.

II. Festus seeks the advice of King Agrippa after Paul appeals to Caesar. (25:13-27)

• Notice the similarities between Jesus and Paul…
  • Both were prosecuted before a __________ governor...
  • Then brought before a _________ king...
  • Both were found to be ___________...
  • But Jesus would die at the hand of Pilate, and Paul would be sent to Rome for further trial.

III. Paul gives his defense before King Agrippa. (26:1-32)
Paul’s Defense…

• I lived as a Pharisee. (v. 4-11)
• I saw a ________. (v. 12-13)
• I heard a ________. (v. 14-18)
• I was not disobedient. (v. 19-21)
• I ___________ to this day. (v. 22-32)

Lessons for Us to be Faithful Witnesses...

• Speak respectfully to unbelievers. (26:1-3)
• Explain what it was like _______ to believe. (26:4-11, 14)
• Talk a lot about ________ and very little about yourself. (26:12-15)
• Share the blessings of the gospel with all types of people. (26:16-18)
• Stick to the message of the ______________ and call people to repent. (26:19-23)
• Rely completely on ______ for help. (26:22)
• Boldly call people to respond to the gospel. (26:24-28)
• Be prepared for ____________ and ridicule. (26:24)
• ________ for the people you preach to. (26:29)