This verse shows Moses questioning his worth when God called him.
What is Exodus 3:11?
This verse shows Saul supporting the death of Stephen.
What is Acts 8:1?
This verse shows Zacchaeus going out of his way to see Jesus.
What is Luke 19:3–4?
Which person struggled most with insecurity before their calling?
Who is Moses?
This story proves that insecurity does not disqualify you.
Who is Moses?
Before his calling, Moses committed this act that caused him to flee Egypt.
What is killing the Egyptian? (Exodus 2:12)
Saul’s “before” is described using this phrase in Acts 9:1.
What is breathing threats and murder?
Zacchaeus is described as this in Luke 19:2.
What is a chief tax collector and rich?
Which person had the most violent “before” identity?
Who is Saul?
This story shows that no one is too far gone to change.
Who is Saul?
Moses used this weakness as an excuse to avoid God’s assignment.
What is his speech (slow of speech)? (Exodus 4:10)
During his encounter, Jesus asks Saul this convicting question.
What is “Why are you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:4)
Jesus calling Zacchaeus by name shows this about Jesus.
What is He is personal and intentional?
Which transformation showed the fastest outward change immediately?
Who is Zacchaeus?
This story shows that real change produces visible action.
Who is Zacchaeus?
God’s response in Exodus 3:12 reveals this key truth about calling.
What is God’s presence matters more than ability?
This man obeyed God and helped Saul even though he was afraid.
Who is Ananias? (Acts 9:10–17)
Zacchaeus proves his transformation through this action.
What is giving half to the poor and repaying 4x? (Luke 19:8)
Compare Moses and Saul: Who resisted God verbally, and who resisted through actions?
Moses (words), Saul (actions)
Give one verse from any story that shows God uses imperfect people.
Multiple answers: Exodus 3:11, Acts 9:15, etc.
Explain Moses’ transformation: How did his identity shift from Exodus 3 to leading Israel? Include one supporting verse.
Expected: From insecure → obedient leader (Exodus 3:11 → trust in God)
Explain Saul’s transformation: What changed in his identity and mission immediately after his encounter? Include a verse.
Expected: Persecutor → preacher (Acts 9:20)
Explain why Zacchaeus’ response is evidence of true repentance, not just emotion. Include a verse.
Expected: Change in actions (Luke 19:8)
Explain one similarity and one difference between Saul and Zacchaeus’ transformations.
Expected: Both changed → Saul gradual mission shift, Zacchaeus immediate action
Which transformation BEST shows that encountering Jesus leads to immediate life change—and why?
Zacchaeus (Luke 19:8) OR Saul (Acts 9:20) with explanation