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. The Jews from Jerusalem charged Paul with many grievous complaints. Were they true? __________ Acts 25:___
2. After Festus conferred with the council, what decision did he come to? __________ Acts 25:___
3. It was the manner of the Romans to allow the accused to answer his accusers __________ concerning the crime laid against him. Acts 25:___
4. The questions the Jews had against Paul involved a certain man named __________ that they said was dead even though Paul affirmed Him to be alive. Acts 25:___
5. Festus wanted King Agrippa to examine Paul because it seemed unreasonable to him to send Paul as a prisoner to Rome and not to __________. Acts 25:___