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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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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