8 Biblical Ways To Win Souls For Jesus Part 5 | Adult Bible Class

Lesson 5 – Do Our Part and Let God Do His Part Text: Acts chapter 26. In today's lesson we see that our part is to share the gospel; God's part is to save the soul. Mark 16:15; 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Intro: The apostle Paul went from Pharisee to persecutor to preacher but God used it all to make Paul the greatest soul winner the world has known. Only God could do this! Note these great truths from Paul's own personal testimony: 1. Paul was exposed to the Word of God. • He was educated in the Scriptures = a Pharisee. Acts 26:4-5 • He had read the promises of God. Acts 26:6 • He read in the O.T. that Jesus would die and raise from the dead. Acts 26:8. Ref: Psalm 22, Psalm 16, Isaiah 53, and so many more. • Though he didn't understand these Scriptures God later illuminated Paul. Acts 26:9, 13. He saw the light. This is why it is so important for us to expose people to the word of God: Preach the word; give them a Bible; give them a tract. 2. Paul's past prepared him for God's plan. • Note: It is never God's will for one to have a sinful past but God will use our past for His glory. James 1:13; Galatians 6:14 • He despised the name of Jesus. Acts 26:9 • He persecuted Christians to death. Acts 26:10-12 • He experienced the Grace of God that he would later preach! 1 Timothy 1:11-17 3. Paul heard from Jesus personally. • Jesus got Paul's attention. Acts 26:13 • Jesus spoke to Paul directly. Acts 26:14 • Jesus revealed Himself to Paul. Acts 26:14-15 = "I am Jesus" I am God! I am the One you are persecuting. • Paul confessed Jesus as Lord. Acts 9: 5-6, Ref: Romans 10:9 Conclusion: Paul became the greatest soul winner the world has known. Acts 26: 16-19; Acts 26:23-27