The New Governor, Porcius Festus

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After two years of being in Felix's palace area, he basically his term is over and this new governor is put in place called Porcius Festus. Paul was told back in Jerusalem by Jesus, be of good cheer. I need you to go bear witness of me in Rome. Then he goes to Caesarea and nothing happens. Like, so what's Paul to do? He doesn't see any opportunities yet. But Festus is going to offer him one. Ray knows his rights where I ought to be judged to the Jews. Have I done no wrong is thou very well, says Paul. Now we got to take him to the captain, Captain Barbosa. This is that

How do we continue to share the gospel with “good cheer” amidst opposition? Dr. Scott Woodward explores the opposition facing Paul as he takes the gospel to the known world.

00:00 Part 1–Dr. Scott Woodward
01:11 Introduction of Dr. Scott Woodward
02:52 Background to Acts 22-28
05:17 Cutting a covenant–old and new
07:20 The blood of the new covenant
08:45 Paul working with the Gentiles and the Jews
11:09 God is God of the whole earth
13:29 Temple veil was torn
14:28 Paul’s separate journeys
16:49 Acts 20:22 Paul returns to Jerusalem
18:16 Paul gives report in Jerusalem
20:51 The Law of Moses has been as a school master
21:48 Becoming a servant and messenger for Christ
24:30 Paul was completely misunderstood
29:34 Paul’s work at the temple was also misunderstood
31:42 Violence and mob mentality
32:32 Making choices
34:42 Paul addresses rumors
37:46 Paul reminds the crowd he had authority to persecute Jews but met Jesus
39:50 They desire to scourging of Paul
41:39 The fruits of the Spirit
42:42 Paul rebukes them
44:47 Paul is sent to Felix and Caesarea
48:58 “Be of good cheer”
50:58 Paul speaks for himself in front of Felix
53:10 Paul is under house arrest and Festus replaces Felix
56:40 Paul appeals his case to Caesar
58:52 Paul speaks to Herod Agrippa
1:07:14 Paul’s testimony is effective to many
1:09:29 Translation differences in Agrippa’s response
1:13:15 End of Part 1–Dr. Scott Woodward

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