Acts 9:10-22 Acts 22:12-21 Ananias: A Bible Hero

Ananias…Character Was a ‘certain disciple’ – Acts 9:10 A devout man according to the law – Acts 22:12 He had a good testimony with all the Jews who lived there – Acts 22:12

Ananias…Readiness To Serve When the Lord spoke, he said ‘Behold, I am here” – Acts 9:10 Many have missed opportunities to serve God because they weren’t ready Our priorities must be in order – Matt. 6:33

Ananias…Was Also Willing He was sent to the street called straight and he went – Acts 9:11, 17 In Gethsemane, Jesus illustrated the attitude of Ananias in the expression “not My will, but Yours, be done” – Luke 22:42

Ananias…Was Faithful He did WHAT God told him, the WAY God told him – Acts 9:11-12, 17 In love In loyalty In lowliness

The Importance of Baptism Acts 22:16 (NKJV) 16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'