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Before & After Episode 5: Paul – From Blind Zeal to Kingdom Zeal

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Theme:

Conversion transforms conviction, courage, and commitment; God can redeem zeal for His purposes. 

Summary:

In this fifth episode we look at the story of Paul (AKA Saul), whose encounter with the living God changed everything. Through Paul’s story we talk through the tension of law versus grace, how our conversion leads to empowerment in the Kingdom of God, and what it means to be living in the “now but not yet.” We discover how each of us has a story that involves the Four C’s: Conversion, Conviction, Courage, Commitment. This episode is an invitation to glorify God through your gifts, passions, zeal, and suffering. 

Scripture Reading:

  • Acts 8:1-3, 4 
    • Acts 9:1-25 
      • 2 Corinthians 11:22-28 
        • Romans 8:18 
          • Philippians 3:7-21 

            • Key Questions for Reflections:

            1. Do you remember your first encounter with the living God? What was that like? How did you respond? 

            2. Which aspects of who you are (gifts, passions, zeal) could you be using to glorify God and/or proclaim the Good News of the Gospel? 

            3. Knowing the certainty of your future glory in God’s Kingdom, how does that change the way you approach suffering today? 

            Prayer Practice:

            • Offer a prayer of repentance and confession to God. Repent for the ways in which you have not glorified God through your gifts and passions and confess any of your fears around sharing the Good News of the Gospel. 
              • Receive God’s grace and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal one way in which you could use your gifts for God’s glory today! 
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