OVERCOMING FEAR

Opening Questions:

1) What happened in your life this season that was memorable?

2) Share an aspect of your story of new life through Christ that is unique.

Text Questions:

1) Acts 24:14-21 Discuss why stating the biblical truth “that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked” (15) will cause many to become angry and should give you a great sense of urgency.

2) Acts 24:22-27 Have you ever felt forgotten for a long time (“two years”) or punished because you would not give into a bribe or compromise your integrity in another way?

3) Acts 25:1-12 When have you had to defend yourself and explain that “I have not done any wrong” and how did you choose hope in that situation?

4) Acts 25:13-22 Paul was accused regarding “a dead man named Jesus who Paul claimed was alive.” How would those who interact with you outside of church know that you claim Christ rose from the dead?

5) Acts 25:23-27 Roman Governor Festus declared about Paul, “I found he had done nothing deserving of death.” How do you feel about God’s gracious forgiveness since we deserve death and how can you share this infinite hope?

6) Acts 26:1-11 Paul asks, “Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?” What character quality of God supports your belief that He can raise the dead?

7) Acts 26:12-18 Which phrase stated in verses 17-18, and that you received from Christ when you began a personal relationship with Him, are you especially grateful for and how can you communicate this truth to neighbors and co-workers?