Acts Chapter 9

For more information on the early church, see recent books on the Book Of Acts.

Read vs 1-19a:

1. What do you think the writer meant by "the Way" in vs 2? Can you think of any Scripture that would support this?

2. Why do you feel Jesus chose one of the biggest enemies of Christianity to be an Apostle?

3. If the Lord spoke to you in a vision and gave you specific instructions, as in vs 11-12, would you obey without question?

4. Have you ever done what Ananias did...try to help God with facts He may not know?

5. Why would Saul, a "Pharisee of Pharisees need to be baptized?

Read vs 19b-31:

1. How long was it between the time Saul was converted and he started preaching?

2. Who was it that was trying to kill Saul in Damascus?

3. Who was it that was trying to kill Saul in Jerusalem?

4. What do you feel keeps us from speaking about Jesus to people?

Read vs 32-43:

1. Who healed Aeneas? Have you ever heard of a Christian being referred to as a healer? Who is the healer, really?

2. What kind of lifestyle must a person lead to be known as "always doing good and helping the poor"?

3. Why do you think Peter sent everyone out of the room?

4. Describe a miracle you've seen. If you feel you haven't seen one, pray to ask god to reveal Himself and His will to you.