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Acts 24-26

11/10/2015

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​25:1–12 Paul’s Defense under Festus
The preparation was made for Paul’s trial (25:1–5). Festus (25:1) became procurator at a time of considerable unrest including a breakdown in law and order. His visit to Jerusalem, the religious capital of Judea, was intended to placate the Jews. While in Jerusalem, the Jewish leaders sought to reopen Paul’s case. At the Jews’ request, Festus prepared to try Paul (25:6). Festus did not want to alienate the Jewish population of Judea and sought to make concessions to those who accused Paul (25:9). The “appeal to Caesar” (25:11) was one of the most ancient and cherished rights of a Roman citizen. The right applied only to extraordinary cases, that is, those not specifically defined by statute laws. It was usually used to appeal the verdict of a lower court but could be exercised at any stage in the proceedings. The case would then be transferred to Rome and a verdict rendered by the emperor. This allowed Paul to realize his ambition to witness in Rome. At this time, the ruling Caesar was Nero.
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Bruce
11/10/2015 10:51:50 am

As I was reading this, my thoughts were that God made his plan for Paul to go to Rome happen. Not as dramatic as putting him in the belly of a fish, but still his plan unfolds as he wants, showing again that he is in complete control.

This also shows me how as he has done before, that he will use people that you may not expect to get his message across. In this case a trial before the courts in Rome, using the trial to get Paul to Rome. For me; this is another way to help those who have had these types of things happen to them, come to closer to God and show we need to love those that we may not normally love. Hopefully, we all can learn to look for opportunities in people or places that we may not have looked before or at least recognize them when it does happen and give thanks to him for opening our eyes!!

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Tammy
11/11/2015 05:05:04 am

our God puts people in our life daily to help us. Not only for us to see them as Jesus does but for them to help build character traits in Us. It could be patience, or kindness...etc. most times our contact with others is an opportunity to show Jesus love to someone who may never experience that. When he takes the blinders off our eyes and we see others as he sees them.....compassion is there.
We have always told the youth over the years that when we can show love to the unlovely and the ones who hurt us over and over, that is where people will see the love of Christ. That's what makes all the difference. Loving those in spite of their unkindness to us is what makes Christians stand out and draws others to Christ through that example.
It is amazing how God works and it's also more amazing that he continues to use me even though I fail terribly. Like we said the other day.....we are comforted....always comforted even when we don't think we are. God bless you.

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Bruce
11/12/2015 04:58:42 am

Thanks Tammy, You have been a tremendous help to me as take my walk.

I watched a show about the USS Indianapolis in world war II. They interviewed the survivors who were floating in the sea after there ship was sunk. it is amazing how these men turned to God in those hours. Many of them still have faith today. Again God taking something bad and turning those men to him. I am sure they are comforted....

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Tammy
11/12/2015 02:14:19 pm

And you have been a help to me as well. Your enthusiasm for our God is so uplifting. Thank you for all you share with us.

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