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Sunday 27 September Isabelle Zintl

Rongopai. Pt 4. Persecutor to Preacher

Isabelle walks us through Acts 26:1–29 and explores Paul’s transformation from persecutor to preacher. Paul uses his legal defence to King Agrippa to share how Jesus confronted him, transformed his life, and called him to preach forgiveness and new life. Isabelle reminds us that: Jesus can transform our story, when God calls we need to obey, and our testimony can point people to Jesus. She invites us to consider: What has Jesus transformed in your life? What is he calling you to do? Who might need to hear your story.

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Life Group Questions

Sunday 27 September

Rongopai: Truth Translated - Speeches from the Book of Acts. Part 4. Persecutor to Preacher

Read: Acts 26:1-29

What do you notice?

What stands out to you?

What observations or questions does this passage raise?

Discuss:

What does Paul assume that his hearers know?

What does he decide he needs to explain or re-frame for them?

How does Paul use his personal story to communicate the good news?

How does he deal with interruptions and accusations?

How would you use your testimony/ your story to talk about the Gospel with someone?

If there wasn’t the opportunity to tell a longer story like this passage (eg. A conversation at Street Party), what are some bite-size parts of your daily life where God is involved that you could share?

Not all of the conversations we have are like this passage, where Paul says, “King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.” How might you change your language and approach with someone who has no idea who Jesus is?

How might you respond if someone says that what you are telling them is weird or crazy?

How might you respond if someone says you are just trying to make them like you?

How can sharing our story bring glory to God?

Pray: that we might see and celebrate where God is at work in our lives, and as we share that with other people, that it would be an invitation for them to consider Christ for themselves. Pray that we might be bold to share our story at Street Party as we have opportunity.