The Bridge Church
A Radical Transformation
April 3, 2022
Locations & Times
Englewood SKY Academy
871 S River Rd, Englewood, FL 34223, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
1. No one is beyond the reach of God’s love
“Paul’s conversion was the violent capture of a rebel will.” -Augustine
2. If we are going to lead people to Jesus, we must be led by the Holy Spirit.
· Ananias’s name means, “The Lord shows GRACE.”
3. When we encounter Jesus, our lives are changed dramatically for His purposes.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S. Lewis
Our only hope in life is the grace of God.
MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:
I need to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior for the first time
I need to be baptized on April 3
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/baptism
I need to attend Starting Point on June 12
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to join a small group
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/small-groups
I need to join a serve team
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior for the first time
I need to be baptized on April 3
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/baptism
I need to attend Starting Point on June 12
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to join a small group
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/small-groups
I need to join a serve team
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
Dig Deeper
1. Why do you think God chose Saul (later to be known as the Apostle Paul), despite his past? Does this provide comfort to you? Why?
2. Describe the time when Saul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus before his conversion? What stands out to you as being significant?
3. What are some of the similarities between Saul’s conversion experience and other conversion experiences? What are some differences?
4. What does this passage teach about God’s grace in salvation?
5. What does this passage teach about Jesus?
6. What practical lessons might be learned from Ananias’s inclusion in this story?
7. What happened immediately after Saul’s conversion? Why is this significant?
8. What about Jesus’s commission of Saul most resonates with you?
9. What can we learn from Saul’s trials?
10. How can Christians have peace even in times of crisis?
11. How does this story exemplify God’s grace in a profound way?
12. How does God’s grace impact your walk with Him?
Reading Plan
Monday – Acts 9:1-20
Tuesday – Acts 22:1-21
Wednesday – Acts 26:12-23
Thursday – Romans 1:1-5; 1 Corinthians 15:8-10
Friday – Galatians 1:11-24
Saturday – Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Suggested Resources
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Acts,” Tony Merida
“The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is,” Warren W. Wiersbe
1. Why do you think God chose Saul (later to be known as the Apostle Paul), despite his past? Does this provide comfort to you? Why?
2. Describe the time when Saul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus before his conversion? What stands out to you as being significant?
3. What are some of the similarities between Saul’s conversion experience and other conversion experiences? What are some differences?
4. What does this passage teach about God’s grace in salvation?
5. What does this passage teach about Jesus?
6. What practical lessons might be learned from Ananias’s inclusion in this story?
7. What happened immediately after Saul’s conversion? Why is this significant?
8. What about Jesus’s commission of Saul most resonates with you?
9. What can we learn from Saul’s trials?
10. How can Christians have peace even in times of crisis?
11. How does this story exemplify God’s grace in a profound way?
12. How does God’s grace impact your walk with Him?
Reading Plan
Monday – Acts 9:1-20
Tuesday – Acts 22:1-21
Wednesday – Acts 26:12-23
Thursday – Romans 1:1-5; 1 Corinthians 15:8-10
Friday – Galatians 1:11-24
Saturday – Philippians 3:4-11; 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Suggested Resources
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Acts,” Tony Merida
“The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is,” Warren W. Wiersbe