Acts 24:1-27

Coram Deo Church — Bremerton, WA · May 15, 2022 · 41m

Big Ideas

1. Lies, lies, and more lies

Paul had to deal with at least three false accusations made against him by Tertullus. First, he was accused of stirring up riots, which, in fact, were stirred up by the Jews, not Paul. Second, he was accused of leading an uprising against the Jews. Though there were a number of rebellions against the Jews, Paul had no interest in leading one. Third, he was accused of profaning the temple by bringing a Gentile into the inner court. Each accusation was an attempt to destroy Paul’s reputation and undermine his ministry.

2. Paul’s defense

Each accusation…