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1. Witness 


Sharing your story

Share in pairs (or with the whole group) about something interesting that has happened to you in the last week (not faith related).

There are lots of things that we find it easy to talk about, but for many of us, our faith is not one of them.

Read 1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

What puts you off talking about your faith? 

How does this verse help?

Read Acts 26:1-29

What do you notice about how Paul shares his faith?

How does Paul put 1 Peter 3:15 into practise?

Paul is arrested for causing an uproar (Acts 24:5). But what does he focus on in his "defence"?

How does Paul connect his story with King Agrippa?

How does Paul deal with Festus' interruption?

(See online commentary for more help)

Praying for opportunities


Over the next studies, we will consider 5 aspects of our faith and think of personal stories that relate to them. Let's pray that God would enable us to share these stories with those around us.

Who would you like to share your faith with?

Next session: 2. Love

Extra Resources

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/acts-26-evangelism/
 
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Planning your Visit

Welcome from the VicarRevd. Peter Breckwoldt

Let me welcome you to St John’s! I am so delighted you have found our web site. We are a Church family in Wimborne for anyone living, working or studying around this area. Whoever you are, whatever your age, whether you’re an experienced Christian or not, we would love you to join us.

From an intrigued onlooker to the committed follower we are keen that everyone should grow in relationship with God through knowing Jesus. To help us do that our emphasis is on hearing God speak to us by his Holy Spirit through his word, the Bible. Each of us knows that we only grow in a relationship with someone and get to know them when we spend time listening to them and responding and reacting to what they say. So the focus of St John’s is on listening to God’s word, talking to him in prayer and taking up all that he says.

The Church family here at St John’s longs to help anyone who wants to investigate the life of Jesus. On this site you will find people, meetings, talks and events shaped to help you take another step forward in finding out more about God and his love for us in Jesus, and to help you get linked into the church family life.

I do hope I will have the opportunity to meet you personally in the very near future and that you will quickly feel at home at St John’s.

Revd. Peter Breckwoldt