Appeal

The People Remember How they have Suffered

This entire chapter is a prayer composed of two sections. The first part is a call for God to remember their condition (vv. 1-18). This also includes a confession of sin. After this is a call for God to restore Judah (vv. 19-22). In context this is a call to restore both the land …

Paul’s Trial before Festus and his Appeal to Caesar

At the beginning of this chapter, we find Festus, the new governor, coming into power (v. 1). Felix had been recalled to Rome in disgrace. Festus was a much stronger leader, but he only served two years before dying in office. Ananias took the opportunity to get rid of Paul (vv. 2-3). When Festus …

Love For God’s Word

The psalmist gives three pleas for deliverance from suffering (vv. 153-156). (1) Appeal to the Lord’s compassion ?“ Rescue Me (v. 153). (2) Appeal to the Lord’s ability to deliver ?“ Redeem Me (v. 154). Salvation is far from those who refuse to seek God’s Word (v. 155). (3) Appeal to the …

Paul’s Appeal to Caesar’s Roman Courtroom

Paul speaks in his own defense, stating that he has not broken the Law of his people and that he has not done anything against either the temple or the Emperor (v. 8). Festus, wanting to please the Jews, proposed to Paul that he go up to Jerusalem to stand trial (v. 9). At …

IllustrationAsleep Versus Awake Appeal

It is told that Philip of Macedonia fell asleep one day while hearing a case. Waking suddenly and not having all the facts of …

IllustrationThe Appeal of an Army Recruiting Office

When I pass an Army Recruiting Office I notice all the posters and slogans in the windows. They talk about …

IllustrationAppeal: From The Sleeping to Waking King

It is told that Philip of Macedon fell asleep one day while hearing a case. Waking suddenly and not having all the facts of the case straight, Philip passed an unjust sentence on the man who was at Philip’s mercy. Stung by the sentence, the poor man cried out, “I appeal!&quo …