1. The Acts of the Apostles
Acts 9 – The Conversion Of Saul
Read 1 Timothy 1:12-16
Sunday – March 5, 2017
Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

2. 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

3. 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

4. Why The Vision? Not to save him.
To learn what to do in the city. Acts 9:6
Still lost after the vision. Acts 9:7-9
Saul saw the vision and heard the voice of Christ to qualify him to be an apostle. Acts 22:14-15; 26:16-18; 1 Corinthians 9:1
We need not expect these in our case!

5. 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

6. Saul’s Conversion Believed that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 9:4-5
Jesus did not speak “Peace” to him. Why?
Emphasis on “Must.” Acts 9:6
Repentance – Miserable for three days. Acts 9:9
Preacher sent. Acts 9:10-11
Taught what to do. Acts 22:16
Baptized, his agony passed away. Acts 9:18-19