1. Ananias
Acts 9:10

2. Ananias “a certain disciple” – Acts 9:10 Not an apostle
Not referred to as an evangelist
Know nothing of his occupation
Know very little about his life
But he was known to God

3. Ananias Confessed Jesus as Lord – Acts 9:10
Was devoted to God – Acts 22:12
Had a good reputation – Acts 22:12
Proverbs 22:1
Was faithful & obedient – Acts 9:17
In the face of danger – Acts 9:13,14
Revelation 21:8

4. Ananias Was ready to serve – Acts 9:10 Gave Lord the glory – Acts 9:17
Isaiah 6:8
Gave Lord the glory – Acts 9:17
Matthew 5:16
Taught necessity of baptism
Acts 22:16
Saul not saved on road – Acts 9:6
Prayer did not save – Acts 9:11

5. Ananias An example for us Did not seek praise for himself
Matthew 6:1-7
Was not jealous – Acts 9:15-17
Philippians 2:3
Was content to simply serve the Lord – Acts 9:17
The message he preached to Saul is the one that is still needed today

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)