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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.'