Sermon Discussion Questions
1) In this passage, Paul is using his "last ditch effort" in appealing to Caesar. What do you notice about Paul's appeal/argument?
2) When you find yourself being pressed into situations where your reputation is at stake or you may feel "out of the loop", how do you respond? When you really think about it, what/who are you putting your identity in?
3) Quote from C.S. Lewis: "The desire to be inside the invisible line (the inner social circle) illustrates this rule. As long as you are governed by that desire you will never get what you want. You are trying to peel an onion: if you succeed there will be nothing left. Until you conquer the fear of being an outsider, and you will remain." Do you find this to be true? How does this quote sit with you? (from The Inner Ring Essay)
4) Sermon quote: "The only one who brings true belonging and true intimacy is the one who knows you completely, the one from whom you have not one secret, the Lord Jesus." (Ryan Laughlin) What about this quote is challenging? What about this quote is encouraging?
5) Are there other examples in the Bible where you see people being pressed in this way, as Paul was being pressed? How did he/she respond?
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