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New Practices of a Converted Saul
April 12, 2026

New Practices of a Converted Saul

April 12, 2026   /   Hope Point Church

New Practices of a Converted Saul

By Dillon Medlin

April 12, 2026

*NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

 

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

  1. Does anyone have a testimony to share with the group of how you applied last week’s “Respond” section?

EngageLook into the Word of God in light of Sunday’s preached sermon.

  1. Read Acts 9:20-31 as a group and discuss your initial observations about the chapter.

 

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

  1. How does Saul’s radical transformation from persecutor to proclaimer challenge our assumptions about who God can save and use for His purposes?

 

  1. Why do you think Saul begins preaching so boldly so quickly after his conversion?

 

  1. How can we be a ‘Barnabas’ to new believers or those with difficult pasts, offering encouragement and affirmation rather than skepticism?

 

  1. What does it look like practically to walk in both ‘the fear of the Lord’ and ‘the comfort of the Holy Spirit’ simultaneously?

 

  1. Verse 31 describes a healthy church—what specific practices from this passage could help our church grow in similar ways?

 

Respond: Choose one or two of the following applications of Sunday’s message and commit to it/them this next week.

  1. Proclaim Boldly: Share your testimony or the gospel with at least one person who doesn’t know Jesus.
  2. Grow Deeper: Spend 15 minutes daily reading Scripture and asking God to deepen your understanding and conviction.
  3. Endure Faithfully: When you face opposition or difficulty this week, respond with prayer and dependence on God rather than retreat.
  4. Encourage Someone: Reach out to a newer believer or someone struggling in faith and speak encouragement into their life.
  5. Strengthen Your Church: Actively participate in a church ministry or reach out to someone who’s been absent from the church community.

 

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