''Speak for yourself''

“Speak for Yourself”Text: Acts 26:1, 12–16🔹 Intro Highlights:Paul on trial – not just defending, but witnessing.King Agrippa – acknowledged truth but didn’t accept it.Paul’s testimony – powerful and personal.1️⃣ The Purpose (v.16–18)“I have appeared unto thee for this purpose…”Paul’s life & mission changed at salvation.Serving others: Opening eyes, turning from darkness to light.2️⃣ The Promptness (v.19–20)Paul obeyed immediately when God spoke.Obedience = evidence of transformation.3️⃣ The Providence (v.22)“Having therefore obtained help of God...”Without God: dead or in the dungeon.With God: help, purpose, and boldness.We need His help — in life, ministry, family.4️⃣ The Prophecy (v.23)Christ’s resurrection: unlike any other — He rose to never die again.Fulfillment of prophecy = hope for us.5️⃣ The PersuadedPaul believed God could use his story.Your story matters too.📝 Illustrations:Henry Heinz – declared his faith in his will.John Geddie – left Canada, changed an island.They told their stories. Will you?