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The Conversion of Saul (1 Tim. 1:12-16). Saul on the Road to Damascus. Persecuting disciples , Acts 9:1-2; 22:3-5; 26:9-12 Zeal without knowledge (Phil. 3:6) Violently arrogant, 1 Tim. 1:13; Acts 5:39. Jesus and Saul. Appearance Acts 9:3-9 -Visible and audible, 9:3-5, 7
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Saul on the Road to Damascus • Persecuting disciples, Acts 9:1-2; 22:3-5; 26:9-12 • Zeal without knowledge (Phil. 3:6) • Violently arrogant, 1 Tim. 1:13; Acts 5:39
Jesus and Saul • Appearance • Acts 9:3-9 • -Visible and audible, 9:3-5, 7 • -Self-examine and ID, 9:4-5 • -Saul believes, 9:6 • -Command, 9:6-9
Saul in Damascus Acts 9:10-19 • Ananias, 9:10-16 (22:12) • His faith tested, 9:10, 13-14 • When he went to Saul… • Sight restored, 9:12, 17-18 • Baptized, 9:18; 22:14-16 • Holy Spirit received, 9:17 • Apostle, 9:15-16; 22:14-15; 26:16 (1 Cor. 15:8-9) • Chosen vessel, 2 Cor. 4:7 • Bear Christ’s name • Learn humility in service and suffering for the Lord www.deviantart.com
Saul in Damascus Acts 9:10-19 • Saul was saved when he fully obeyed, 9:6 • Saul was not saved on the road to Damascus! • Repentant believer, 9:9 • Praying, 9:11 (cf. 22:16) • When baptized, sins were washed away, 9:18; 22:16 • “Why are you waiting?” 22:16 www.deviantart.com
The Next Several Years • Damascus some days, 9:19 • Immediately preached, 9:20; Gal. 1:16, 11-12 • (Revelation) • Arabia, Gal. 1:17 Arabia
Escapes Danger in Damascus Acts 9:23-25 • Damascus many days, 9:23 (3 years, Gal. 1:18) • Death plot, 9:23 • Escaped, 9:24-25; 2 Cor. 11:32-33
Back to Jerusalem Acts 9:26-30 15 Days Galatians 1:18 • Living down a bad reputation, 9:26-28 • His past made the brethren suspicious and fearful, 9:26 • Barnabas vouches for his conversion and Saul is accepted into fellowship, 9:27 • Identifying with faithful brethren, cf. Acts 18:27 • Lessons on forgiveness and unity, 9:27-28 • Hellenist Jews try to kill Saul, 9:29 • Saul wanted to stay, but was delivered by the Lord and sent to Tarsus, 9:30; 22:17-21
Acts 9:30 Gal. 1:21 Saul is sent to Tarsus About 400 miles
Churches in Palestine Acts 9:31-43 • Peaceful unity and growth, 9:31 • Edified • Fear of God • Comfort of HS • Multiplied! -Peter’s work in Judea, 9:32-43 -Healed Aeneas and raised of Tabitha, 9:33-41 -Many believed on the Lord, 9:35, 42 -Joppa: Simon the tanner, 9:43
Saul begins his life of faith in Christ and sacrifice in His service, Phil. 3:4-7 • He will face great resistance, but he prevails in Christ, 2 Tim. 4:6-8 • Let us follow his example, Gal. 2:20