LESSON



LESSON 13MAY 28, 2023SUBJECT: Saul of TarsusDEVOTIONAL READING: Philippians 3:1-14BACKGROUND: Acts 9:1-31LESSON: Acts 9:9-17MEMORY VERSE: Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 9:17 NIVLESSON AIM: To examine Saul’s conversion experience and the role of Ananias in Saul’s early life as a Christian.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEBACKGROUNDGive a biographical sketch of Saul (Paul) before he was converted to Christianity.Acts 7:57-58Acts 8:1Acts 9:1Acts 22:3-5Acts 26:9-11Galatians 1:1Galatians 1:13-14Philippians 3:5-6I. SAUL’S PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH: ACTS 9:1-2How did Saul try to silence the infant Church? Acts 9:1aTo whom did Paul go to for authorization? Acts 9:1b-2aWhat was Paul’s destination? Locate on a New Testament map. Acts 9:2aWhat was Saul’s goal in handling Christians? Acts 9:2bcdWhat were the early Christians called? Why was this an appropriate name? Acts 9:2c; John 14:6What motivated Saul to persecute the Church? Acts 26:9-10; Philippians 3:6; 1 Tim. 1:13II. SAUL’S CONVERSION EXPERIENCE: ACTS 9:3-9Describe what happened to Saul during his conversion experience on the Damascus Road:How was Saul interrupted from his mission of terror? What time of day did it occur? Acts 9:3; 22:6What was Saul asked? Acts 9:4What was Saul’s initial reaction? Acts 9:5aWho was speaking to Saul? How did He identify Himself? Acts 9:5bWhat was Saul commanded to do? Acts 9:6In what ways was Saul persecuting Christ? Matthew 25:40, 45Paul had a dramatic conversion. Do you feel all conversions must be dramatic? Why or why not?How did Saul’s conversion experience affect those traveling with him? Acts 9:7What was Saul’s physical condition after his conversion? Why do you think so? Acts 9:8-9v. 8v. 9Ill. SAUL’S MENTOR: ACTS 9:10-18Whom did God choose to first minister to Saul? How was this person contacted? Acts 9:10Why do you think this person was chosen?Where was Saul to be found? Acts 9:11How was Ananias to first help Saul? Was Saul aware of what was to happen? Acts 9:12What was Saul doing between his encounter with the Lord and Ananias’ visit? Acts 9:9, 11bWhat was Ananias’ reluctance? Why? Acts 9:13-14v. 13v. 14Does Ananias’ misgiving mean he had lack of faith? Why or why not?What relieved Ananias’ apprehension? Acts 9:15aWhat were God’s plans for Saul? Acts 9:15-16What did Ananias do for Saul? Acts 9:17-18IV. SAUL’S NEW LIFE: ACTS 9:19-20What did Saul do after his conversion, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit? Acts 9:19-20What was the response to Saul’s preaching? Acts 9:21, 23How did Saul grow in the Lord? Ads 9:22Who would this Saul be later mainly known as? Acts 13:9 ................
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