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The Courage of Ananias

The Courage of Ananias. Courage: “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty” (Webster). Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com. The Courage of Ananias. Moses challenged the children of Israel to have courage Deuteronomy 31:6

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The Courage of Ananias

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  1. The Courage of Ananias Courage: “mental or moral strengthto venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty” (Webster) Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  2. The Courage of Ananias • Moses challenged the children of Israel to have courage • Deuteronomy 31:6 • God reminded Joshua to have courage • Joshua 1:6-7 • The courage of Ananias • Acts 9:10-22 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  3. His Courage Caused Him to Be Ready Acts 9:10 • His answer “Here I am, Lord.” • 1 Samuel 3:10 • Isaiah 6:8 • Hebrews 11:8 • Our courage must cause us to be ready • Romans 1:15 • 1 Peter 3:15 • Galatians 6:10 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  4. His Courage Caused Him to Go WhereHe Normally Would Not Have Acts 9:11-12 • We are human – but we need to strive to develop courage • 2 Timothy 1:7 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  5. His Courage Caused Him to Be Realistic Acts 9:13-14 • Trying to make sure he was following the right course of action • We need to be realistic with our courage today • Must be willing to do whatever is needed, following the right course Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  6. Caused Him to Be Receptive to the Word Acts 9:15-17 • Ready to do what was needed • The Lord often has a higher purpose for us • Isaiah 55:8-11 • Study the Bible to be able to make righteous judgments • Took courage for Ananias to go to Saul • Acts 9:17 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  7. Courage Helped Cause Great Results Acts 9:18-22 • What if Ananias had been afraid to say what Paul needed to hear? • We never know whom the person we convert will convert • We must obey Matthew 13 and sow the seed of the kingdom! Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

  8. Conclusion • In Ananias we can see the kind of courage that pleases God • We need patience, tact – and courage! It takes courage to break awayfrom whatever it is that is keeping usfrom living for, and serving Christ! Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

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