Be Prepared!
Followers of Jesus should always be prepared.
Tell us about a situation in which you felt severely unprepared.
How prepared would you say you are to share the gospel with someone?
Read: Acts 26:1-3
What is going on here in Acts 26? How did Paul end up before King Agrippa, and what was the point of this hearing?
Read: Acts 26:4-12
If you’ve been reading along with the church, you’ve encountered the “Damascus Road” story that Paul is recounting. How many times is it told in Acts? Why?
What is compelling about sharing YOUR story with others before or when you tell them about God’s story?
How well do you know your own story?
Read: Acts 26:13-23
It’s clear from its structure that Paul had spent time preparing this speech. How prepared are you to share the gospel story?
What do you need to do to be better prepared?
Read: Acts 26:24-29
Who is someone in your life that you want to see come to know Jesus?
Pray: Pray by name for the people we want to see come to know Jesus.