Pastor Justin Hansen teaches from Acts 26:1-18. Paul defends himself against accusations by giving his testimony of transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted follower of Christ. He recounts how Jesus appeared to him on the road to Damascus, giving him a new mission to spread the message of repentance and forgiveness through Jesus. Paul emphasizes that his actions are in line with the hope and promise given by God, which is the resurrection of the dead. Just as Paul was transformed and given a mission to share the hope of the resurrection, we too are called to embrace this hope and actively share it with those around us.