Introduction
Saul, one of the ringleaders of the persecution, is brought to the ground by a light and voice from heaven (v 3).
He then becomes a believer.
Questions
1. Who spoke to Saul out of the bright light?
v 5 He said, “Who are you, Lord?”
The Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.
2. Why was Ananias reluctant to visit Saul of Tarsus?
v 13 and 14 ... "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem. Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name."
3. What did the Jews want to do when Saul started talking to people about Jesus?
v 23 When many days were fulfilled, the Jews conspired together to kill him,
Summary Points
- v 1 to 9 On Saul's way to Damascus to persecute believers, Jesus appears in a dramatic fashion to him, blinding him for three days
- v 10 to 16 A disciple called Ananias is told to go and see Saul because God has chosen him to preach to people from all nations. However Saul will suffer as a result
- v 17 to 21 After Saul meets Ananias, he receives his sight, becomes a believer, is baptised and to everyone's surprise he preaches Christ boldly
- v 22 to 31 The Jews conspire to kill Saul because his preaching is so powerful. He escapes to Jerusalem where the disciples don't believe that he has become a disciple until they are reassured by Barnabas. Saul's preaching causes the Greeks to want to kill him, so he goes to Caesarea and then Tarsus
- v 32 to 43 At Lydda, many believe in Jesus after Peter heals a paralysed man in the name of Jesus. At Joppa more believe in the Lord after Peter brings back to life a lady called Tabitha (Dorcas)