Sermon Notes
Lessons from Paul on how to share your testimony.
1. Be respectful and courteous. (Acts 26:1-3)
2. Share from the heart. (Acts 26:4-6)
3. Be clear about the importance of the topic, eternal life. (Acts 26: 5-8)
4. Be honest about your life before meeting Jesus. (Acts 26:8-11)
5. Share how Jesus changes your life. (Acts 26:8-23)
6. Don’t just share what you believe, but why you believe what you believe. (Acts 26:22-24)
7. Don’t be afraid in telling people about Jesus.(Acts 26:24-29)
8. Leave the results with God. (1Corinthians 3:5-9)
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Digging Deeper:
1. Read aloud Acts 26, what are your first impressions of King Agrippa and Governor Festus?
2. As you read Paul’s defense and testimony, what most stands out to you?
3. How does verse 18 fit as a description of your spiritual journey and how has Christ brought light and hope into your life?
4. Paul considers himself a servant and a witness. In what way is God’s call to you similar to or different from his call to Paul?
5. How has God used WCC in your continuing testimony to meet, know, and follow Jesus?
6. What people and relationships has God put in your life from this church to help you on this journey?
Taking it Home:
Take the time to write out your personal testimony:
How has God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Salvation, Grace/Works, Sin, Satan, etc. impacted your life? Use Scripture references. What Biblical truths did God use to draw you to Himself?
Your personal story. Where have you been? How did the Lord call you to Himself? How is your identity continuing to be shaped in the image of the Lord? What is your present level of intimacy with Him?
Draw a Personal Spiritual Timeline of people and circumstances that God used to bring you to Himself.