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Steve Petch Sunday 7 th July 2013

Steve Petch Sunday 7 th July 2013. Part 2: Faithful Under Pressure Acts 23 – 26. Steve Petch Sunday 7 th July 2013. Trial 1: Acts 22v30 – 23v10. JUDGE: VENUE: ACCUSERS: ACCUSATION: DEFENCE: RESULT: JUDICIAL OPINION:. Claudius Lysias Jerusalem

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Steve Petch Sunday 7 th July 2013

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  1. Steve Petch Sunday 7th July 2013

  2. Part 2: Faithful Under Pressure Acts 23 – 26 Steve Petch Sunday 7th July 2013

  3. Trial 1: Acts 22v30 – 23v10 JUDGE: VENUE: ACCUSERS: ACCUSATION: DEFENCE: RESULT: JUDICIAL OPINION: Claudius Lysias Jerusalem Jewish Council – Pharisees/Sadducees Gentiles in the temple/taught against the law Paul deliberately starts an argument Paul is locked up for his own safety “Nothing deserving of death or imprisonment”

  4. Trial 2: Acts 24v1 – 27 JUDGE: VENUE: ACCUSERS: ACCUSATION: DEFENCE: RESULT: JUDICIAL OPINION: Felix – Governor of Judea Caesarea Ananias; Jewish Elders; Tertullus Stirring up riots; a Christian leader; profaned the temple States the truth; denies the lies; points out that his real accusers are not present Paul is kept in prison … with some liberty Not given

  5. Trial 3: Acts 25v1 – 12 JUDGE: VENUE: ACCUSERS: ACCUSATION: DEFENCE: RESULT: LEGAL MOVE: NEW RESULT: JUDICIAL OPINION: Porcius Festus – Governor of Judea Caesarea Chief Priests and ‘Principal Jewish men’ “Many and serious charges” Total denial Festus asks to move the trial to Jerusalem Paul appeals to Caesar Paul is to be sent to Rome “Nothing deserving death”

  6. Trial 4: Acts 26v1 – 32 JUDGE: VENUE: ACCUSERS: ACCUSATION: DEFENCE: RESULT: JUDICIAL OPINION: Herod Agrippa II Caesarea The whole Jewish nation (not represented) Unclear Full on testimony with gospel presentation Porcius Festus: “You are mad” Agrippa: “You are trying to convert me” He is innocent but cannot be freed

  7. Faithful Under Pressure Pressure can come in lots of different ways… • Financial Pressure • Work Pressure • Relationship Pressure • Time Pressure • Persecution • Accusation • Ill health • Loneliness • Fill in the blank

  8. Faithful Under Pressure 1. Paul kept his moral integrity “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” Ephesians 4 v 1

  9. Faithful Under Pressure 2. Paul served God in every situation “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” Colossians 3 v 17

  10. Faithful Under Pressure 3. Paul was secure in God’s providence “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purposes” Romans 8 v 28

  11. Faithful Under Pressure 4. Paul knew how to handle accusation “When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly” 1 Corinthians 4 v 12-13

  12. Faithful Under Pressure 5. Paul was ready to share his faith “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person” Colossians 4 v 6

  13. Faithful Under Pressure 6. Paul was obedient to God’s call “The time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing” 2 Timothy 4 v 6 – 8

  14. Faithful Under Pressure • Paul kept his moral integrity • Paul served God in every situation • Paul was secure in God’s providence • Paul knew how to handle accusation • Paul was ready to share his faith • Paul was obedient to God’s call

  15. Part 2: Faithful Under Pressure Acts 23 – 26 Steve Petch Sunday 7th July 2013

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