A Bridge Builder’s StoryA Bridge Builder’s Story

We all have a storyWe all have a story

and we all need to tell it.and we all need to tell it.

The Power of StoryThe Power of Story

The Power of StoryThe Power of Story

Why “story”?

The Power of StoryThe Power of Story

Why our story?

1) Our story is unique.

2) Our story is real.

3) Our story cannot be ignored.

4) Our story is the most powerful way to

share the good news found in Jesus.

We all have a storyWe all have a story

and we all need to tell it.and we all need to tell it.

Paul’s StoryPaul’s Story

Acts 26Acts 26

(p. ???)(p. ???)

Paul’s StoryPaul’s Story

Problem or Opportunity?

BeforeBefore

(Acts 26:2-11)(Acts 26:2-11)

BeforeBefore

(Acts 26:2-11)(Acts 26:2-11)“Ever since I was a child …I conformed to

the strictest sect of our religion.....I too was

convinced that I ought to do all that was

possible to oppose the name of Jesus.”

(4,5,9)

The ChangeThe Change

(Acts 26:12-18)(Acts 26:12-18)

The ChangeThe Change

(Acts 26:12-18)(Acts 26:12-18)“As I was on the road, I saw a light from

heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing

around me … and I heard a voice speaking

to me.” (13-14)

AfterAfter

(Acts 26:19-23)(Acts 26:19-23)

AfterAfter

(Acts 26:19-23)(Acts 26:19-23)“I was not disobedient to the vision....I

preached that they should repent and turn

to God and demonstrate their repentance

with their deeds” (19-20)

We all have a storyWe all have a story

and we all need to tell it.and we all need to tell it.

Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical

Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical

1) Walk across the room.

Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical

1) Walk across the room.

2) Drop the bullhorn.

Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical

1) Walk across the room.

2) Drop the bullhorn.

3) Know the story.

Let’s Get PracticalLet’s Get Practical

1) Walk across the room.

2) Drop the bullhorn.

3) Know the story.

4) Know your story.

merickson@brooklife.org

A Bridge Builder’s StoryA Bridge Builder’s Story