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After the furor died down, Sha'ul sent for the talmidim and encouraged them, then took his leave and set out on his way to Macedonia.

where he spent three months. As he was preparing to set sail for Syria, he discovered a plot against him by the unbelieving Jews; so he changed his mind and decided to return by way of Macedonia.

But Sha'ul went down, threw himself onto him, put his arms around him and said, "Don't be upset, he's alive!"

For Sha'ul had decided to bypass Ephesus on his voyage, in order to avoid losing time in the province of Asia, because he was hurrying to get to Yerushalayim, if possible in time to celebrate Shavu‘ot.

"Watch out for yourselves, and for all the flock in which the Ruach HaKodesh has placed you as leaders, to shepherd God's Messianic community, which he won for himself at the cost of his own Son's blood.

"And now I entrust you to the care of the Lord and to the message of his love and kindness, for it can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who have been set apart for God.

They were all in tears as they threw their arms around his neck and kissed him farewell.

What saddened them the most was his remark that they would never see him again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.

to visit us. He took Sha'ul's belt, tied up his own hands and feet and said, "Here is what the Ruach HaKodesh says: the man who owns this belt — the Judeans in Yerushalayim will tie him up just like this and hand him over to the Goyim."

After greeting them, Sha'ul described in detail each of the things God had done among the Gentiles through his efforts.

Having received permission, Sha'ul stood on the steps and motioned with his hand to the people. When they finally became still, he addressed them in Hebrew:

He said, ‘The God of our fathers determined in advance that you should know his will, see the Tzaddik and hear his voice;

So now, what are you waiting for? Get up, immerse yourself and have your sins washed away as you call on his name.'

He said, "The Judeans have agreed to ask you tomorrow to bring Sha'ul down to the Sanhedrin on the pretext that they want to investigate his case more thoroughly.

From: Claudius Lysias To: His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings!

But when I was informed of a plot against the man, I immediately sent him to you and also ordered his accusers to state their case against him before you.

He ordered the captain to keep Sha'ul in custody, but to let him have considerable liberty and not prevent any of his friends from taking care of his needs.

After some days, Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Sha'ul and listened to him as he spoke about trusting in the Messiah Yeshua.

After staying with them at most eight or ten days, Festus went down to Caesarea; and on the following day, he took his seat in court and ordered Sha'ul to be brought in.

Then Festus, after talking with his advisers, answered, "You have appealed to the Emperor; you will go to the Emperor!"