As we continue our study of Acts, (and start down the “Home Stretch”) we see in these verses that God continues working out His will in Paul’s life! In the perfect will and divine providence of God, Paul is on his way to Rome.

All that God had called him to do is coming quickly to pass. Here he stands before King Herod Agrippa II, (Nephew of Herod Antipas who ordered the death of John the Baptist) and, a Great Grandson of Herod the Great. Herod Agrippa II died childless and was the last of the Herods to rule in Judea.

Exactly as before, when Paul is given a chance to plead his case he chooses instead to share his personal testimony of salvation! As you prepare to hear God’s Word on Sunday, please take the time to read over the passage and think about these questions:

What happens to a people when their political leaders are more interested in pleasing a specific group of people than they are about finding and supporting the truth?

How far will politicians go to please these “influential” people?

How did King Agrippa show his absolute disdain for Paul?

One of the most important things a Christian is called to do is to share the gospel with lost people. How does Paul’s witness to King Agrippa demonstrate the importance of beginning the conversation with facts the person already knows?

Paul perfectly demonstrates the three keys to an effective testimony. Do you remember what they are?

1. My __________  ____________ Jesus Christ…

2. How I __________  ____ __________ Jesus Christ…

3. The ________________________ that Jesus Christ makes in my life…

What is a common, and always hoped-for, result of sharing your testimony with a lost person?

Does that always guarantee that the lost person will accept the Lord?

Why do you think King Agrippa, and so many other lost people, walk away from opportunities to come to Jesus?

I appreciate your prayers for me and the church where I am leading a revival meeting! Please pray that the Lord will save lost people, add families to the church, fill me with His Spirit, and keep me safe as I drive back and forth!

As the Lord allows, I will be in my office at church on Thursday and Friday.

I hope to see you Sunday with your Bible in your hand, a smile on your face, and your family and friends by your side!