''Speak for yourself''

“Speak for Yourself”

Text: Acts 26:1, 12–16

🔹 Intro Highlights:

• Paul on trial – not just defending, but witnessing.
• King Agrippa – acknowledged truth but didn’t accept it.
• Paul’s testimony – powerful and personal.

1️⃣ The Purpose (v.16–18)

“I have appeared unto thee for this purpose…”

• Paul’s life & mission changed at salvation.
• Serving others: Opening eyes, turning from darkness to light.

2️⃣ The Promptness (v.19–20)

• Paul obeyed immediately when God spoke.
• Obedience = evidence of transformation.

3️⃣ The Providence (v.22)

“Having therefore obtained help of God...”

• Without God: dead or in the dungeon.
• With God: help, purpose, and boldness.
• We need His help — in life, ministry, family.

4️⃣ The Prophecy (v.23)

• Christ’s resurrection: unlike any other — He rose to never die again.
• Fulfillment of prophecy = hope for us.

5️⃣ The Persuaded

• Paul believed God could use his story.
• Your story matters too.

📝 Illustrations:

• Henry Heinz – declared his faith in his will.
• John Geddie – left Canada, changed an island.

They told their stories. Will you?