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Who did Saul go to, to get orders to capture and imprison the Christians?
Who did Saul go to, to get orders to capture and imprison the Christians?
High priest
What town did Saul go toward?
What town did Saul go toward?
Damascus
Was there any difference shown between men and women, if he caught them?
Was there any difference shown between men and women, if he caught them?
False (B)
Of what religious group was Saul?
Of what religious group was Saul?
Did Saul realize he was offending God?
Did Saul realize he was offending God?
What happened to Saul as he neared Damascus?
What happened to Saul as he neared Damascus?
What did this voice say to Saul?
What did this voice say to Saul?
How did Saul answer?
How did Saul answer?
What had this Light done to Saul physically?
What had this Light done to Saul physically?
What does Saul call Jesus the first time in verse 5?
What does Saul call Jesus the first time in verse 5?
In verse 5, who did Jesus tell Saul He was?
In verse 5, who did Jesus tell Saul He was?
What does everyone have in common with Saul before we are saved?
What does everyone have in common with Saul before we are saved?
What effect does this encounter with the Lord have on Saul?
What effect does this encounter with the Lord have on Saul?
What effect did the encounter have on the men with Saul?
What effect did the encounter have on the men with Saul?
Why did they have to lead Saul into Damascus?
Why did they have to lead Saul into Damascus?
This period of time Saul was not eating and drinking could have been a?
This period of time Saul was not eating and drinking could have been a?
How long was Saul without sight?
How long was Saul without sight?
What should be everyone's prayer?
What should be everyone's prayer?
What was the name of the disciple at Damascus that had a vision of the Lord about Saul?
What was the name of the disciple at Damascus that had a vision of the Lord about Saul?
How does Ananias answer the Lord?
How does Ananias answer the Lord?
Where did the Lord tell Ananias to go?
Where did the Lord tell Ananias to go?
What was he to do when he got there?
What was he to do when he got there?
Why did Ananias not want to go?
Why did Ananias not want to go?
What did Ananias remind the Lord of?
What did Ananias remind the Lord of?
What did the Lord call Saul in verse 15?
What did the Lord call Saul in verse 15?
Who would Saul actually be sent to?
Who would Saul actually be sent to?
In verse 16, what will the Lord show Saul?
In verse 16, what will the Lord show Saul?
What did Ananias do?
What did Ananias do?
Besides his sight what would Saul receive?
Besides his sight what would Saul receive?
What fell from Saul's eyes?
What fell from Saul's eyes?
What did Saul do immediately after he received his sight?
What did Saul do immediately after he received his sight?
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Study Notes
Saul's Mission and Encounter
- Saul received orders from the high priest to capture and imprison Christians.
- The journey toward Damascus was aimed at targeting believers of the faith.
- His arrest method showed no bias; both men and women were taken to Jerusalem.
Saul's Religious Background
- Saul was a Jew and part of the Pharisees, a prominent religious group known for strict adherence to the law.
- He was unaware that he was offending God through his actions against Christians.
Divine Intervention
- As Saul approached Damascus, a divine voice questioned his persecution of Jesus, resulting in Saul being blinded by a bright light.
- Saul's initial response to the voice was to inquire about its identity.
- After this encounter, he acknowledged the divine presence by calling Jesus "Lord" for the first time.
Transformation and Recovery
- The encounter left Saul physically blind, and he was guided into Damascus by others.
- For three days, Saul neither ate nor drank, possibly indicating a period of fasting or spiritual reflection.
- Despite his blindness, this period turned into a time of prayer and introspection.
Ananias and the Vision
- Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, received a vision instructing him to seek out Saul.
- Ananias initially hesitated due to Saul’s past actions against Christians but ultimately complied with the Lord’s command.
- In the vision, Saul was identified as a "chosen instrument" destined to spread the message to Gentiles.
Empowerment and Healing
- Ananias’ visit to Saul provided him with assurance and restored his sight.
- Alongside regaining his vision, Saul received the Holy Spirit during this encounter.
- Following the restoration of his sight, Saul immediately began to eat and was mentored in his new faith.
Key Themes
- The narrative emphasizes themes of redemption and transformation through divine intervention.
- It highlights the importance of obedience to God's call, even in the face of fear or uncertainty.
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