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The Book of Acts: Learning to Depend on God
Saul Paulos’ Conversion Acts 9
Jesus takes away all our guilt, real or imagined!
Q1 When Watergate figure Chuck Colson became a Christian in prison, the whole nation reacted with skepticism—Christians and non-Christians alike. Could such a calculating man really sincerely come to God, or was it part of a plot?
ÜAre there any other modern conversions that surprise you?
Q2 As our Bible story begins, what do we know about our man Saul?
ÜWhat additional insights do we learn about him from today’s passage?
Q3 Saul has a very personal encounter with Jesus Christ in Acts 9:3-9. How would you describe it’s impact:
ÜEmotionally?
ÜSpiritually?
ÜPhysically?
Q4 Ananias is the second person within three days to have a direct encounter with the Lord (Stephen, Saul, Ananias). How would you compare his encounter with Saul’s?
Q5 What does Ananias call Saul when he meets him (v. 17)?
ÜWhat can we learn about obeying God through Saul and Ananias?
Q6 As you consider people you know who are most antagonistic to Christianity, how might God use you to bring them to Christ?
Q7 What was the response of both believers and non-believers to Saul and his conversion (9:19-30)?
Q8 What does Barnabus play?
Q9 Barnabus means “son of encouragement” (4:36).
ÜWhen have you experienced someone being a “Barnabus” to you?
ÜWhen have you done the same for another?
Q10 How can we work to communicate the gospel to those who are not interested in it?