Arden First Baptist Church

Acts 22:30-23:10 Paul was on trial for his faith in Jesus Christ. Paul did his best to walk the talk with a clear conscience before God. Paul was mistreated by a top spiritual leader. Paul didn’t respond well in this weak moment in his life. Paul used his intellectually savvy to turn the table on his enemies. ⎫ Know thy audience: Before you communicate, understand who your audience is. “Men and brethren” (v. 1); “When Paul perceived that part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees” (v. 6). ⎫ Connect with thy audience: Capture their hearts before you try to change their minds. I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged” (v. 6). Reframe thy situation so that it’s seen from a different perspective. “And the scribes of the Pharisees’ party arose and protested, saying, “We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight agai