GROUP GUIDE
Leading a group through these questions? Here’s a simple guide for 1.5-2 hour GROUP meeting.
Welcome and Opening Prayer. (5 minutes)
Read the passage aloud. (5 minutes)
Guide the group through the questions. (30-60 minutes)
Take time to share prayer requests and pray for each other. (15-30 minutes)
TEACHING RECAP
Summary: What actually happens when someone becomes a Christian? Is conversion just a decision, or does something deeper take place? In Acts 9, Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus shows us that real conversion is far more powerful and life-altering than many people realize. If you’ve ever wondered how God changes a life—or what true faith really looks like—this talk explores one of the most remarkable transformations in the Bible.
Main Points:
Conversion is initiated and empowered by God’s grace.
Conversion happens through a personal encounter with Jesus.
Conversion redirects the entire course of our lives.
Conversion connects us to the family of Jesus.
Conversion sends us out on mission with Jesus.
On-Ramps:
Surrender your life fully to Jesus today.
Believe God’s grace can reach anyone.
Point people toward an encounter with Jesus.
Welcome new believers into the family.
Discussion
What stands out to you from this passage? How does this passage most challenge or encourage you?
How did Jesus find you and what did your conversion look like?
Knowing that conversion is the work of God and by His grace, how does that affect the way we treat other believers and non-believers?
Is there someone in your life you’re praying and believing will be found by Jesus? Take some time to pray for them and, if you’re in a group, pray with one another for those people.
How do you want to respond to this passage in your daily life?
PRAYER
How can we pray for you as a group?
Next week: Acts 11:1-18
