SF076 - HOW TO STAND TRIAL (Acts 26 9-23)

@PAGE NUMBER = SF076

@TITLE = HOW TO STAND TRIAL

@LEVEL ONE = ACTS 26:9‑23

@LEVEL ONE = INTRODUCTION

@LEVEL TWO = Textual/Historical Background

@LEVEL TWO = We All Will Stand Trial

@SCRIPTURE = 1PE 3:15<R>But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

@LEVEL TWO = Paul Offers Us A Perfect Example Of How To Stand Trial

@LEVEL ONE = 1A. RECALL YOUR PREVIOUS CONDITION (vv.9‑12)

@LEVEL TWO = 1B. Be Real

@LEVEL TWO = 2B. Be Honest

@LEVEL TWO = 3B. Be Brief

@PAGE NUMBER = Page 2

@LEVEL ONE = 2A. RELIVE YOUR PERSONAL CONVERSION (vv.13‑15)

@LEVEL TWO = 1B. How You Realized God Was Speaking To You

@LEVEL THREE = 1C. Be careful

@LEVEL THREE = 2C. Be clear

@LEVEL TWO = 2B. How You Became A Christian

@LEVEL THREE = 1C. Your conviction

@LEVEL THREE = 2C. Your confession

@LEVEL ONE = 3A. RELATE YOUR PRESENT COMMITMENT (vv.16‑23)

@LEVEL TWO = 1B. Share Your Sense Of Purpose (vv.16‑18)

@LEVEL TWO = 2B. Share Your Obedient Service (vv.19‑23)

@LEVEL TWO = 3B. Share An Invitation To Faith (vv.27‑29)

@PAGE NUMBER = Page 3

@LEVEL ONE = CONCLUSION

@ILL TITLE = "A MAN LIKE GOD!"

@ILL TEXT = One day John Wesley was preaching at an open‑air meting in the slums of London.  Many people had gathered to hear him speak. At the back of the crowd stood two ruffians who were intent on disrupting the meeting.  One said to the other, "Who is this preacher?   What right does he have to come here and tell us how to live?"  Picking up stones, they moved forward until they got very close to Wesley.

@ILL TEXT = As he talked about Christ's power to change men's lives, he was so filled with the love of God that a warmth and beauty spread over his countenance.  The two hecklers stopped short and were dumbfounded as they saw his radiant face. With a note of awe in his voice one of them said, "He ain't a man, Bill; he ain't a man!"  The stones fell from their hands,and their hearts were softened as they listened.

@ILL TEXT = When Wesley finished and began to leave, he saw the two ruffians. Putting his hands on their shoulders, he said, "God bless you my boys," and continued on his way.  As he disappeared into the crowd, one of the fellows exclaimed, "He IS a man, Bill; he IS a man, but he's a man like God!"

@LEVEL TWO = You Are On Trial Every Day

@LEVEL TWO = How Will You Do?