3. Seize the Gospel opportunities when suffering occurs: 1 Peter 3:15b
a. The opportunity seized with respect: Acts 26:1-3
b. Life before Christ described: Acts 26:4-12
c. Encountering Christ: Acts 26:13-15
d. Changed by Christ: Acts 26:16-20, Acts 22:6-10
e. Keep the Main thing the Main thing: Word pointing to Christ: Acts 26:22-23
f. The Impact of a Good Defense: Acts 26:24-29
4. Rest in the sovereign will of God: 1 Peter 3:17, Psalm 31:15
APPLYING THE WORD
- Is my Life characterized by zeal for good works with the pupose and motive to reveal the Lord to culture?
- Am I living above reproach so that I might not be justifiably blamed for un-Christ-like conduct?
- Is fear and anxiety of witnessing for Christ being overcome by my closeness to Him and resting in His sovereign will for me?