The Conversion of Saul (2)
Confirmed Through Ananias & Identified with the Body of Christ
Acts 9:10 And there was a certain disciple in Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said to him, Rise up and go the lane called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas a man from Tarsus named Saul; for behold, he is praying.
Acts 9:17 And Ananias went away and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him, he said, Saul, brother, the Lord has sent me-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road on which you were coming-so that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
A Chosen Vessel
Acts 9:15-16 But the Lord said to him, Go, for this man is a chosen vessel to Me, to bear My name before both the Gentiles and kings and sons of Israel; 16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer on behalf of My name.
Appointed
To know His will
Acts 22:14 And he said, The God of our fathers has previously appointed you to know His will and to see the righteous One and to hear the voice from His mouth.
As a minister & a witness
Acts 26:16 But rise up and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a minister and a witness both of the things in which you have seen Me and of the things in which I will appear to you.
Receiving Sight, Being Filled with the Holy Spirit, Baptized & Calling on His Name
Acts 9:17 And Ananias went away and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him, he said, Saul, brother, the Lord has sent me-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road on which you were coming-so that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 22:16 And now, why do you delay? Rise up and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on His name.
Beginning to Preach
Acts 9:20 And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, that this One is the Son of God.
Week 11 Bible Reading: Acts 19-20