The Acts of the Apostles

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The Acts of the Apostles Acts 9 – The Conversion Of Saul Read 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Sunday – February 26, 2017 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ The establishment of the church. ______ Paul's address at Antioch. ______ Persecution of the church by Saul. ______ Arrest of Peter by Agrippa I, and Peter's miraculous release. ______ Saul (Paul) brought to Antioch by Barnabas. ______ Paul's vision at Troas. 2 13 8 12 11 16

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Paul's speech on Mars hill in Athens. ______ Paul and Barnabas called gods at Lystra. ______ The soothsaying maiden cleansed in Philippi. ______ Reception of the Holy Spirit gifts through the laying on of the hands of Peter and John. ______ The disciples sacrifices of benevolence. ______ The martyrdom of James. 17 14 16 8 4 12

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Conversion of Apollos at Ephesus. ______ Paul's defense including his own account of his conversion before the people of Jerusalem. ______ Healing of Aeneas by Peter. ______ Beginning of the third evangelistic tour. ______ Paul before Felix. ______ Healing of the lame man by Peter and John. 18 22 9 18 24 3

The Conversion of Saul (1 Timothy 1:12-16)

History and Character Of Saul Born of a great race. Acts 22:3; Philippians 3:5 Educated. Acts 22:3 Religious. Acts 26:4-5 Zealous. Galatians 1:14; Acts 22:3 Conscientious. Acts 23:1; 24:16; 26:9ff

History and Character Of Saul Persecuted the church. Galatians 1:13; 1 Timothy 1:13 Imprisoned disciples. Acts 8:3; 22:4 Compelled them to blaspheme. Acts 26:11 Voted to kill them. Acts 26:10; 7:58; 22:20 Traveled to strange cities to find Christians. Acts 26:11; 9:1-2 Chief of sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15; cf. Ephesians 3:8

Saul on the road to Damascus Persecuting disciples, Acts 9:1-2; 22:3-5; 26:9-12 Zeal without knowledge (Philippians 3:6) Violently arrogant, 1 Timothy 1:13 Threatening and slaughter, Acts 9:1; 8:3 Made havoc, Acts 9:21; Galatians 1:13, 23 "to destroy, ravage, lay waste," (W.E. Vine) 140-150 miles

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 Corinthians 15:8-9) Chosen vessel, 2 Corinthians 4:7 Bear Christ’s name and marks, Galatians 6:17 Learn humility in service and suffering for the Lord