Discussion Questions for February 22, 2026
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• Identifying the "Gates": Paul’s chaos began when his "safe place" (the Temple) shut its gates on him. Have you ever had a "safe place"—a job, a relationship, or a plan—suddenly shut its doors? How did that moment change your perspective on God’s sovereignty?

• To vs. For: Think of the most frustrating "chaos" currently in your life (a difficult neighbor, a health scare, a workplace conflict). If you stopped asking, "Why is this happening to me?" and started asking, "How is this happening for me?", how would your attitude change today?

• Unexpected Interventions: Paul was saved by the Romans—the very people he might have once considered the "enemy." Where in your life might God be using a "secular" or "unlikely" source to protect or position you?

• The Perfect Time Myth: We often wait until our lives are "pristine" before we feel qualified to share our faith. Paul shared while he was still bleeding. What "injury" or "mess" in your life are you waiting to heal before you think God can use you to speak to others?

• Gospel North: If your life is the "disturbed needle" on a compass, where is it pointing right now? Is it pointing toward your own comfort (Nirvana), or is it pointing others toward the "Gospel North"?