Main Thought
We all love a good story. A good story has the ability to capture an audience, change minds and even influence others towards a certain direction. Good stories build familiarity and trust, and allow the listener to open up when they can relate to someone in the story. You may not realize it, but all of God’s people have a unique story. Our stories become a part His story that is told throughout the Bible, and that continues today.
Our testimony is our own unique story. They are meant to be shared as we witness for Christ. A simple testimony includes three parts:
Section A: Describes your life before Christ.
Section B: Explains how you came to Jesus.
Section C: Describes your life since surrendering to Jesus.
Main Passages
3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day. 4 I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering to prison both men and women, 5 as the high priest and the whole council of elders can bear me witness. From them I received letters to the brothers, and I journeyed toward Damascus to take those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished. 6 “As I was on my way and drew near to Damascus, about noon a great light from heaven suddenly shone around me. 7 And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ 8 And I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’
- Acts 22:3-8
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
- 1 Peter 3:13
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
- Romans 1:16-17
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Passages above?
Take a few moments to outline your testimony according to the three sections listed above.
A testimony tip: In addition to sharing what happened at each step, try to describe how you felt at each step along the way.
Try sharing your testimony with your group!