The new governor, Festus, had arrived at Cæsarea, and then he went up to Jerusalem, the capital of the province. The Jews had not forgotten Paul and they again brought accusation before the new governor. Although these Jews which came down from Jerusalem laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, they could not prove them.
It was at this point that Paul, who was a Roman citizen, appealed to Cæsar for judgment. Festus then conferred with the council, and it was decided to grant Paul’s request and send him to Cæsar. It was the custom among the Romans to give an accused man a fair trial and answer for himself. However, Festus didn’t have any specific charges against Paul and thought that the Jews only had certain questions against Paul as to their own superstition. King Agrippa was expert in Jewish customs and questions and wanted to hear what Paul had to say. Therefore, Festus was happy to have Agrippa and Bernice (his sister) hear the case before sending Paul as a prisoner to Rome. The Lord allowed all this so that those in high places would have the opportunity to hear the gospel. God works everything according to the counsel of His own will.
1. What did the Jews do, which came down from ____________ and stood round about? Acts 25:___
And
2. After Festus ____________ with the council, what decision did he come to? Acts 25:___
Then
3. What was the manner of the ____________ when a man was accused?
Acts 25:___
To
4. What questions did the Jews have ____________ Paul? Acts 25:___
But
5. Why did Festus want Paul examined before he would send him as a ____________ to Rome? Acts 25:___
For