A Surprising Change of Circumstances (Acts 9.1-6)

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The Passage: Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)
The One Thing: A Surprising Change of Circumstances

Growgroup Discussion Starters
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K1 If you had the power, what “exterior circumstance” of yours would you most like to change? (Location? Job? Family? Appearance? Friendship group? Etc)

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G1 Think about the idea Dan introduces of “interior circumstances”. In what way can what goes on inside you be considered a “circumstances”. How does using the word circumstance change how you view your inner self?
G2 Which of Saul’s transformations was the most impressive in your mind? The change of what came from his heart? His mouth? His hands?
G3 What was the moment Saul was saved do you think? Was it Acts 9:3-5 where Jesus appears to Saul or Acts 9:17-18 when the scales fall from his eyes and he is filled with the Holy Spirit? What does Saul’s experience teach us about the nature of “salvation in Jesus”?
G4 Why is being willing to suffer for Jesus such a powerful testimony? What is the difference between someone being willing to suffer for Jesus and a suicide bomber?
G5 Why is encountering Jesus (being saved) not enough? Why is it necessary to then be filled by the Spirit?
G6 What is the significance (if any) of Saul continuing on to Damascus after his encounter with the Risen Christ? Imagine the state of mind of the Christians as he came to the city. Have you ever doubted someone’s conversion experience because you knew them before?

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S1 Have you encountered Jesus? Have you been filled with the Spirit? Take time this week on your own to pray “Jesus save me”. “Holy Spirit fill me”. Ask Him to terraform your interior circumstance through a “Road to Damascus” experience.