Acts 25 Paul before Festus and King Agrippa

Well in just one day, in the matter of one verse we are told that Paul  spends two years in prison. (Acts 24:27)  Felix wanting to get in good with the Jews grants them a favor and allows Paul to languish in prison for two years.  At some point though power passes from Felix to Festus.  Shortly after Festus arrives in the Caeserea,  he allows Paul an audience.  Paul defends himself by saying that he has not done anything against the law of the Jews and that he wants an opportunity to present his case to the Emperor, which Festus grants.  The only problem is, is that Festus doesn't really have cause to send him to the Emperor. When King Agrippa arrives in town for a visit, Festus asks Agrippa's advice on what to do given that Paul simply has "points of disagreement" about their religion. King Agrippa agrees to hear from Paul.  Chapter 25 closes  with King Agrippa arriving to hear from Paul.

I am shocked somewhat by the similarities between Paul's ordeal and Christ trial. Festus, as Pilate did before  him is unable to find charges that warrant execution.  Both men similarly want to stay in good and seem to be allowing the religious authorities to pull the strings somewhat.  Though, in Paul's case, he seems to have a little more say in what is going on.  Remember he has requested an audience with the emperor.  How will Paul defend himself before Agrippa? Will he get an audience with emperor?  Tune in tomorrow.