Tell Your Story of Jesus

Acts 26:19-32
I. Obedience Carries a Cost (vv. 19-23)
A. Paul did exactly as Jesus had

him.
B.

to Christ carries a cost.
II. Rejection Will Happen (v. 24)
A. Paul has given his testimony of how Jesus changed his life, but it was his talking about the

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that was too much for Festus.
B. When we share the story of Jesus,

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will reject the offer of salvation.
C. Our responsibility is to share the message and

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the results to God.
III. React Calmly but Persistently (vv. 25-29)
A. Paul calmly tells Festus what he is saying is true. Then he turns back to Agrippa and begins

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him for a decision.
B. When someone rejects the message of Jesus,

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give up on them.
IV. Trust God for Results (vv. 30-32)
A. While this is not the result Paul hoped to experience, it was

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plan.
B. Festus and Agrippa might not be ready to fully

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his message and beliefs, but he was no criminal.
C. Our responsibility is to share the message and leave the

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in God’s hands.

Share the story of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit, and leave the results to God.