SAUL'S CONVERSION (144 downloads)
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, and what effect did the death of Stephen have on him? (Acts 22:3-4; 8:3; 1-2) What was Saul’s purpose in going to Damascus?
2. Describe his encounter with the Risen Jesus as he neared Damascus. (3-9) How does Jesus’ visit show God’s one-sided grace? (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. Think about God’s purpose in saving Saul to proclaim the gospel to the Gentiles. (15-16)
5. How was Saul able to preach the gospel despite opposition from the Jews and suspicion from fellow believers? (19b-30) How did Barnabas help him?