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Paul’s j whole address most skillfully exposes in the shrewdest way the utter baselessness o f the charges brought against him. Paul’s later argument before Felix and Drusilla is omitted from the lesson of
this year, it is the most unfortunate and unaccountable omission. The teacher will do well to study it and to touch upon it in this lesson (vs. 24, 25).
LESSON OUTLINE
( 1 ) The Accusation, vs. 1-9. What terms were used in the accusation o f Christ? . Luke 23:2. What threat was made against Pilate when he would have released Jesus? John 19:12. ( What honor is attached to the term “ Nazarene” ? Matt. 26:71. What was, possibly, the good service ren dered by Felix to the Jews ? Had Felix experienced difficulties by rea son o f Jewish riots? 16:20; 17:6; 18:12. What testimony does the Scripture bear concerning flattering lips ?, Psa. 78:36. How do we know that Felix was a bad ruler? vs. 26, 27. What does the Lord say He will do with the flatterer ? Psa. 12:3 ; Prov. 29:5. What false charge had been made before against Paul? 16:20, 21; 17:6, 7; 21:28. } What evidence have we that Paul stressed the obligation o f obedience to hu man government? Rom .'l3 :l-4. ( 2 ) The Answer, vs. 10-23. What should every man be prepared to do? 1 Peter 3:15. To whom should he be prepared to speak? Psa. 119:46. What is the promise concerning confes sion? Matt. 10:32. What i did Paul believe concerning prophecy ? 10:43; 26:22, 27. Did Jesus Christ believe the Old Testa ment Scripture? Luke 24:45. What was Paul’s hope? 1 Thes. 4:15-18.* What did he call this hope? Titus 2:13. What is the basis o f this hope? 1 Cor. 15:20, 21; 1 Thes. 4:14. Did Paul seek to live a consistent life with God and man? 23:1; Rom.; 9 :1 ' 2 Cbr. 1 :12.
What does grace teach us about proper living? T itus'2:11-13. What ..evidence did Paul produce o f his loyalty to his nation? •Had Paul a right to demand that his ac cusers face him? 25:16. ( 3 ) The Address, vs. 24-27, Was Felix convinced that Paul was a righteous man ? v. 23. Was there evidence that God was mov-' ing upon his. heart.?, v. 25. Are great and small subjects alike worthy our personal effort ? Acts 26 :22. What righteousness did Paul plead? Gal- 3.21; Phil. 3 :9; Titus 3,:5. What kind o f temperance did Paul plead? Titus 2:11, 12; 1 Peter 4:4. What kind o f judgment did Paul preach ?, 10: 4 2 2 Cor. 5 :10.; 2 Thes. 1.7. ‘ Is the Gospel designed to make men tremble?/ James 2:19; Heb. 4:12, 13; Rom. 3:19, PRACTICAL POINTS (1) Tertullus’ testimony to the world-wide influebce o f Paul was the truth. (2) You can magnify the enormity o f sin by manifesting the beauty o f holi ness. (3) Talents o f gold would have been !of more service to the Jews than talents o f oratory. (4) The prosecution o f Paul was persecu tion. (5) It is easier to charge than confirm. (6) Paul had an unseen Advocate, even Christ the righteous. (7) Paul’s sermon was evangelical— faith in Christ; logical—he reasoned; practical—produced conviction. (8) Paul had a good conscience—exer-
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