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Longing for More                 Acts 7:1-53            March 29th, 2026

1. What do you know about the field of Christian apologetics? What area of apologetics is especially interesting to you?

2. Read over Acts 7:1-3. Where is the wisdom in Stephen beginning his defense at this point?

3. Why do you think Stephen included these three specific individuals in his explanation? Who was his audience?

4. In what way is Jesus the True and Better Abraham?

5. What comparisons and differences come to mind between Jesus and Joseph from the Old Testament?

6. What does it mean that Christians are part of a larger story? How does that help someone’s identity and significance?

7. What happens when someone tries to define their significance and identity their own way?

8. God intends for His people to live as victors and not victims. How do the following texts help a Christian live more as an overcomer? John 16:33 Romans 8:37 1 Corinthian 15:57 2 Corinthians 2:14 1 John 5:4-5

9. What would need to change for you to develop an overcomer mindset? Is there some area where you feel more defeated? How can you begin claiming God’s overcoming power for yourself?