Dear God, Amen: Acts 22 — Your Testimony Matters | God's Faithfulness & Discipleship

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Dear God, Amen: Acts 22 — Your Testimony Matters | God's Faithfulness & Discipleship
Oct 16, 2026 Season 2 Episode 82 Big Sky Testify

What if God has been working in your life for years before you ever recognized it?

In Acts 22, Paul stands before a hostile crowd and shares his testimony—from persecuting followers of Jesus to encountering Christ and being called to proclaim the gospel. His story reminds us that our past does not define our future, and that even the most difficult moments can become opportunities to point others toward Jesus.

Adam and Obie dig into the power of personal testimony, reflecting on how God uses people, relationships, and circumstances to draw us closer to Him over time. Not everyone has a dramatic Damascus Road experience. Sometimes faith grows through a slow burn, as God patiently pursues us through years of conversations, friendships, and unexpected encounters.

This conversation also challenges us to examine our priorities. Are we so busy with work, family schedules, church activities, and commitments that we have forgotten to be still before God? Are we making time to hear His voice, invest in others, and intentionally disciple the next generation?

From Ananias's obedience to Paul's courage under persecution, Acts 22 reminds us that following Jesus means more than checking religious boxes. It means living in His grace, sharing our faith, loving our neighbors, and using every opportunity to point people to Christ.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Paul's testimony and his encounter with Jesus in Acts 22.
  • How God works through ordinary relationships and seemingly insignificant seasons.
  • Why your testimony matters, even if you don't remember one defining moment of salvation.
  • The danger of burnout and the importance of making room for God.
  • Ananias's obedience and the responsibility to disciple others.
  • Why following Jesus is about grace and transformation, not religious checklists.
  • How opposition and difficult circumstances can become opportunities to share the gospel.

Scripture focus: Acts 22, with connections to Acts 9, Matthew 28:19–20, Psalm 46:10, and Revelation 12:11.

Take a moment to reflect: Where has God been working in your life that you may not have recognized at the time? And who might He be calling you to encourage, disciple, or share your story with today?

Join Big Sky Testify as we open God's Word, share honest conversations, and keep pointing one another back to Jesus.

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