LifeGroup Questions for

Acts 21:37-22:21

Week of Feb 23, 2025

*Reminders!

-LifeGroups strive to be a place for Prayer, Care, and a place to Share.

-LifeGroups are a place where we can apply the Scripture within Biblical community.

*Begin with prayer.

*Read Acts 21:37-22:21

Option 1 Questions

What stood out to you from the service this week? (Music, announcements, etc…)

Take a minute and praise God for what we saw/heard/felt this week!

1. Paul's Boldness: Paul, despite being in chains and facing hostile opposition, boldly shares his story with

the crowd. What can we learn from Paul's courage in sharing his faith, even when facing difficult

circumstances?

- How can we apply this boldness in our own lives?

2. The Power of Personal Testimony: In Acts 22, Paul recounts his dramatic conversion and how God

transformed his life. How does sharing our personal story of transformation have the potential to impact

others?

- In what ways can our stories help point others to Christ?

3. Cultural Relevance and Contextualization: Paul speaks to the crowd in Hebrew, connecting with them in

their own language. How important is it to understand and connect with others’ cultures when sharing our

stories of faith?

- What are some ways we can be more culturally relevant when communicating the gospel in our

communities?

4. Facing Rejection and Opposition: In Acts 22:17-21, Paul is rejected by his fellow Jews, and God directs

him to go to the Gentiles. How should we respond when our message of faith is not received well, or when we

face opposition?

- What can we learn from Paul’s willingness to follow God’s guidance even when it went against his

expectations?

5. The Legacy of Our Story: The sermon challenges us to think about the legacy we leave through our

stories. How can sharing our personal testimonies and experiences of God's grace leave a lasting impact on

future generations?

- What kind of legacy do you want to leave in the lives of others through the story you share?

6. Challenge your group to share their story with one person this week.

Here’s what it looks like:

-Pray for an opportunity to share the story of God’s goodness in your life.

-Look for a person of peace who is open to hear.

-Start with: would you mind if I share my story with you?

-Speak.

Option 2 Questions

Recall & Reproduction

1. Who was Paul speaking to in this passage?

2. What language did Paul use to address the crowd?

3. Where was Paul when this event took place?

4. Who was Gamaliel mentioned in the text?

Skills & Concepts

1. How did Paul's use of different languages demonstrate his cultural awareness?

2. What evidence shows that Paul was strategic in how he presented his testimony?

3. Why was Paul's background significant to his audience?

4. How did Paul's past persecution of Christians affect his credibility?

Strategic Thinking

1. How does Paul's testimony demonstrate the transformation from opposition to devotion?

2. What cultural and social barriers did Paul have to navigate in this situation?

3. Why might God have chosen someone like Paul, a former persecutor, to be His messenger?

4. How does Paul's response to persecution reflect his understanding of Christ's teachings?

Extended Thinking

1. Evaluate how Paul's testimony challenges contemporary approaches to religious dialogue and

interfaith relationships.

2. How did Paul's background as both a Jewish scholar and Roman citizen influence his ministry

strategy?

3. How might the principles demonstrated in Paul's testimony be applied to modern religious

persecution scenarios?

4. Analyze the relationship between personal testimony and theological truth in early Christian

evangelism.

How can this group lift you up in prayer this week?

Encourage each other and prayer for one another this week! Live each day with a legacy

mindset!