Paul is in Trouble

N.T.#875 "Paul is in Trouble"

Oct. 29, 2026 

Acts 23-Part 3

LET IT GLOW

When Paul arrived at Caesarea, he was delivered to the governor. When Paul's accessors arrived, he would hear Paul. Paul was kept in Herod's judgment hall. (verses 33-35)

Antonius Felix was the governor of Judaea from A.D. 52-59. There had been a period of unrest and several Jewish uprisings which resulted in ruthless response by Felix, which alienated more Jews and led to further revolts. Felix had 3 successful marriages to princesses, which elevated his status among the Romans. 

After 5 days, Ananias arrived with the elders and a professional orator named Teertullus to present a formal case against Paul. As it turned out, years later Ananias was assassinated and his son Jonathan became the high priest and was later assassinated by Felix. Quite a mess, don't you think? 

LET IT GROW

Paul was charged with being a troublemaker among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. (24:5) New Testament followers of Jesus were called Nazarenes. 

In verse 6, they said Paul had profaned the temple. Next, Paul was allowed to speak, doing it cheerfully. 

How do we react whenever we are falsely accussed?

[Resource: Liberty Bible Commentary]

LET IT GO

There comes a time when we just have to let go and let God handle the situation. Pray for His will to be done.