Acts 24

Theme of chapter: Paul is on trial before the governor of Rome. The religious rulers come down to accuse him of breaking the laws of Moses. Felix being a politician wants a bribe that Paul doesn't offer, and Paul is left in prison.

Most important verse: Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

Most prominent word: Tertullus (prosecuting attorney for the religious leaders accusing Paul of heresy)

Teaching about Christ: We are acceptable to the Father only by the righteousness of the Son.

Command to obey: Accept the gift of salvation. Either your sins are on Christ or they are on your own head.

Promise to claim: Judgement will come to the unrepentant sinner.

New truth learned: Even in Paul's day there were people like Felix who waited for a so called 'convenient season' to accept Christ. They didn't and don't realize there isn't one. Tomorrow is promised to no one, and that 'urgent season' is today.