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When Justice fails (Acts 25:1-12)

Dennis Kreiss, June 6, 2020
Part of the Acts - The Spreading Flame series, preached for Growing Together Radio

When Justice fails
Acts 25:1-12

The Heart of the Matter

There is nothing so outrageous as injustice. If injustice weren’t so hurtful, it would often be hilarious because it is so wildly fanciful. When injustice is deliberate, we wonder, how in the world did we get into this jam, and what do we do to fix it? There is a Christian way to deal with injustice. Our attitude must be gentle and our response should be firm. It is far better to suffer injustice than to do injustice.

The Background of the Book

Paul has been held for two years at Caesarea in house arrest under the flimsiest of charges, all because governor Felix wanted to placate the Jews. A new governor arrives – Festus – a novice at Roman / Jewish relations. He too tries to appease the Jews and Paul, in his own defense must appeal to the supreme court of Roman Justice – Caesar himself.

Teaching Points – 3 stages to deliberate injustice

Conspiracy 1…
A sinister plan to achieve a treacherous purpose

The Sanhedrin fell back on the old plot to ________________ Paul

Festus they thought would be only too anxious to grant them a favor

But Festus was in a hurry to get to Caesarea to set up housekeeping

Fabrication 6…
Charges so outrageous, acquittal is unlikely

The accusations were probably the same as before…

Paul was the ringleader of a dangerous sect
He had been stirring up insurrection all across the continent

Paul tried to bring gentiles into the Temple

The Romans had acted brutally when they rescued Paul’s

There was just enough information to raise __________ in the governor’s mind

What do you do with a false accusation?

Gently deny it

Point out that there is no proof

The best thing you can do is _________ - Prov 25:21 Rom 12:20

Matthew 5:44, pray for those who spitefully use you

Miscarriage 9…
Failure to reach a just decision

The Governor didn’t __________ Paul as he should have

Wishing to do the Jews a favor, he decided try Paul in Jerusalem

When Justice goes haywire it is necessary to _____________

Perhaps Paul remembered God’s promise he would bear witness in Rome

At that moment of injustice, Paul must have felt all-alone

The Bottom Line

When the whole world seems against you, and you don’t know what to do; When you’re down to your last dollar and it seems your friends are few; just remember that He loves you and he promises to be true. No question - He’s still looking out for your best interest and don’t doubt it – He most definitely loves you.

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