The Conversion of Saul(1 Tim. 1:12-16)

• 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

Saul on the Road to

Damascus

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APPEARAN

CEActs 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

Jesus and Saul

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

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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

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The Next Several Years

Arabia

• DAMASCUS some days, 9:19• Immediately

preached, 9:20; Gal. 1:16, 11-12

(Revelation)• ARABIA, Gal. 1:17

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• DAMASCUS many days, 9:23 (3 years, Gal. 1:18)• Death plot, 9:23• Escaped, 9:24-25; 2 Cor. 11:32-33

Escapes Danger in Damascus

Acts 9:23-25

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15 DaysGalatians 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

Back to JerusalemActs 9:26-30

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Acts 9:30Gal. 1:21

Saul is sent to Tarsus

About400 miles

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Churches in PalestineActs 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

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