1. What is the meaning of Acts 26:9?

2. How does Acts 26:9 illustrate Paul's initial misunderstanding of Jesus' mission?

3. What can Acts 26:9 teach us about zeal without true knowledge?

4. How does Paul's transformation in Acts 26 connect to Romans 12:2?

5. What steps can we take to ensure our zeal aligns with God's will?

6. How can Paul's past actions in Acts 26:9 inspire our personal testimonies?

7. Why did Paul initially oppose Jesus of Nazareth according to Acts 26:9?

8. How does Acts 26:9 reflect Paul's transformation from persecutor to apostle?

9. What historical evidence supports Paul's claims in Acts 26:9?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 26?

11. Why does Acts record different versions of Paul’s conversion story?

12. When Paul saw the light he fell to the ground. Did his traveling companions also fall to the ground? Yes (Acts 26:14) No (Acts 9:7)

13. Did the voice immediately specify Paul's duties? Yes (Acts 26:16-18) or No, he was told to go to Damascus for instructions (Acts 9:7; 22:10)?

14. Is Paul's reported encounter and voice from heaven in Acts 26:14-15 verifiable, or merely subjective experience?1. How does Paul's past opposition to Jesus challenge our understanding of who can be used by God for His purposes?

2. In what ways can zeal for religious traditions or beliefs lead us away from the truth of the Gospel, as seen in Paul's early life?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced a significant transformation in your beliefs or actions. How does Paul's account encourage you in your journey?

4. How can sharing your personal testimony of faith impact those around you, similar to how Paul shared his account with King Agrippa?

5. Consider the role of God's sovereignty in your life. How does understanding that God can use anyone for His purposes affect your view of yourself and others?1. How does Paul’s personal testimony of transformation by Christ inspire your own faith journey?

2. In what ways does Paul’s boldness in sharing his faith challenge you in your personal evangelism?

3. How can Paul’s appeal to Old Testament prophecies help us understand the continuity of God’s plan of salvation?

4. Why was Festus’s response to Paul’s testimony negative, and what does it teach us about presenting the Gospel in a society that might think it is foolishness?

5. What lessons can we glean from Paul’s appeal to Agrippa's knowledge of Jewish history and prophecies?

6. How does Paul’s response to Festus’s accusation of madness exemplify the believer's response to the world's misunderstanding of the Christian faith?

7. What does Agrippa's response to Paul's appeal say about the challenge of turning intellectual acknowledgment of the Gospel into personal commitment?

8. How does Paul’s wish for all to become like him, apart from his chains, inspire you in your own aspirations for those who hear the Gospel?

9. How does Paul's demeanor throughout his trial and testimony inspire you in your approach to trials?

10. How does Paul's story show the power of a personal testimony in sharing the Gospel message?

11. What can we learn from Paul's approach to evangelism when speaking to individuals with different cultural, religious, or social backgrounds?

12. How does this chapter show the important role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism?

13. How can we ensure that we're prepared to give an account of our faith, as Paul was, in unexpected situations?

14. What challenges do you anticipate if you were to share your testimony to others and how would you handle them?

15. What are the essential elements to include in your personal testimony, as evidenced by Paul's testimony in this chapter?

16. How does the transformation Paul experienced serve as evidence for the resurrection of Christ?

17. How can we cultivate the same level of boldness and courage that Paul demonstrates in this chapter?

18. How does Paul model the call to be "in the world but not of the world"?

19. How might Paul's approach in sharing his testimony change if he were sharing it in today's world?

20. What part of Paul's message in this chapter resonates most with you, and how can you apply it in your life?

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