Ppt Paul Courageous Faith

Paul • Jewish scholar under Gamaliel • Former Pharisee • Was one of the foremost persecutors of Christians • Intercepted by Christ on the road going to Damascus. • Got saved and baptized after the encounter with Christ • From persecutor to persecutee.

Courage (noun) quality of being brave: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or being deflected from a chosen course of action Microsoft® Encarta® 2007. © 1993-2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Paul realized that his current circumstances weren’t as important as what he did with them. Turning a bad situation into a good one, he reached out to the Roman soldiers and encouraged those Christians who were afraid of persecution. - LASB notes (Phil 1:12)

Discouragement is one of the most tried-and-tested tools of the devil.

Reflection Question: When was the last time I let my faith show in the midst of a bad situation? Application: The next time I am in a bad situation, I will look for ways to let my faith be known. * Remember: How we react in bad situations reflect greatly on what we believe.

When you have the courage to refrain from wallowing in discouragement and self-pity, you serve as an encouragement to the people around you.

“/Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.” Acts 16:25

“But Paul shouted to him (jailer), ‘Don’t do it! We are all here!” Acts 16:28

Paul and Silas encouraged themselves in the Lord. In doing so, they also encouraged their fellow prisoners. God ministered to all of them as they sang praises to Him and filled the place with His presence.

It takes courage to raise up other people, to encourage them in the Lord, just when you aren’t feeling too great yourself.

Reflection Question: When was the last time I encouraged someone just as I am in the midst of a personal struggle? Application: Encourage the people around you, no matter what situation you are going through. * Remember: How we relate to people in bad situations reflect greatly on what we believe.

It takes courage to stand firm in the midst of trials.

Reflection Question: When was the last time I felt like giving up on my faith? Application: I will keep my spirit strong by immersing myself in the Word and prayer. In that way, I am preparing myself to stand firm for Christ in the midst of trials.