Saul’s Amazing Conversion
Acts 9:1-31
Key Verses 9:15,16 “But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.’”
1. Who is Saul? (cf. Acts 22:3-4) What effect did the death of Stephen have on him? (cf. 8:3) What was Saul’s purpose in going to Damascus? (1-2)
2. Describe his encounter with the Risen Jesus as he neared Damascus. (3-9) How does Jesus’ visit show God’s one-sided grace? (cf. 1 Timothy 1:15b; 1 Corinthians 15:10)
3. How did God use Ananias to restore Saul’s sight and bring him to the fellowship? (10-19a)
4. What was God’s purpose in saving Saul? (15-16) How did Saul fulfill his mission? (cf. Romans 15:16)
5. What did Saul do after regaining his strength? (20) How was Saul able to preach the gospel despite opposition from the Jews and suspicion from fellow believers? (19b-25)
6. How did Barnabas help Saul in Jerusalem? (26-28) What effect did Saul’s conversion have on the church? (31)