ACTS 25

PAUL APPEALS TO SPEAK BEFORE CAESAR 

The chief priests and the Jewish people want to kill Paul and ask Festus to send Paul to Jerusalem to face his charges. Festus says there is no purpose in going back to Jerusalem and states that Paul can face his accusations in Caesarea. Ten days later, Festus brings Paul into the courtroom. Paul restates his innocence before Festus, which is consistent with his earlier plea to Felix.

Having waited long enough, Paul exercises his rights as a Roman citizen and makes a pivotal decision to appeal to Caesar for his trial. Perplexed by this case, Agrippa, the King of Judea, visits Festus and expresses his desire to hear Paul's case. This meeting serves as an opportunity for Paul to speak about his beliefs and his journey to faith.