May 4, 2025
The Story | The Power Of The Story | Chapter 29
The Life Of Jesus
Paul and Barnabas made their way through the known world, telling everyone they met about Jesus and the Resurrection. In one synagogue, Paul told the Jews their history, but he told it differently than they’d heard it before. He showed how God had often given Israel a second chance. He went on to explain that Jesus was their second, and final, chance. Some of their listeners believed; others hated the message. Nobody likes being told they’re wrong.
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Questions
Acts 13:16-44
- Has anyone ever given you a second chance? Tell that story.
- Recall times when God gave Israel a second chance.
- Paul points out that only Jesus can "set us free from every sin," something the Law of Moses couldn’t do. What was it that Jesus did that the law couldn’t?
- Do you find it hard to receive grace? Is it difficult for you to accept a second chance, or forgiveness, or a gift? If so, what’s behind your resistance?
- Is there someone in your life who needs a second chance from you? What’s holding you back?
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