Acts Chapter 9 Quiz: Questions and Answers Explained

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Questions and Answers

Who did Saul go to, to get orders to capture and imprison the Christians?

High priest

What town did Saul go toward?

Damascus

Was there any difference shown between men and women, if he caught them?

False

Of what religious group was Saul?

Jewish/ Pharisees Signup and view all the answers

Did Saul realize he was offending God?

False Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Saul as he neared Damascus?

God asked him why he was persecuting him, and he blinded him by the light Signup and view all the answers

What did this voice say to Saul?

Why are you persecuting me? Signup and view all the answers

How did Saul answer?

Who are you? Signup and view all the answers

What had this Light done to Saul physically?

Blinded him Signup and view all the answers

What does Saul call Jesus the first time in verse 5?

Lord Signup and view all the answers

In verse 5, who did Jesus tell Saul He was?

Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What does everyone have in common with Saul before we are saved?

Sin Signup and view all the answers

What effect does this encounter with the Lord have on Saul?

He was blinded Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the encounter have on the men with Saul?

They were unable to speak Signup and view all the answers

Why did they have to lead Saul into Damascus?

He was blind and he had to be taken to Ananias Signup and view all the answers

This period of time Saul was not eating and drinking could have been a?

fasting Signup and view all the answers

How long was Saul without sight?

3 days Signup and view all the answers

What should be everyone's prayer?

To see the light Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the disciple at Damascus that had a vision of the Lord about Saul?

Ananias Signup and view all the answers

How does Ananias answer the Lord?

"Here I am, Lord" Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Lord tell Ananias to go?

Damascus Signup and view all the answers

What was he to do when he got there?

Ask for Saul from the city Tarsus Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ananias not want to go?

Saul was known to do bad things Signup and view all the answers

What did Ananias remind the Lord of?

All the bad things Saul did Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord call Saul in verse 15?

Chosen instrument Signup and view all the answers

Who would Saul actually be sent to?

Gentiles Signup and view all the answers

In verse 16, what will the Lord show Saul?

All that he must suffer Signup and view all the answers

What did Ananias do?

Gave Saul confidence Signup and view all the answers

Besides his sight what would Saul receive?

The Holy Spirit Signup and view all the answers

What fell from Saul's eyes?

Blindness Signup and view all the answers

What did Saul do immediately after he received his sight?

He ate and was mentored Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on key events and characters from Acts Chapter 9. This quiz includes questions about Saul's actions and the context of his journey to Damascus. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this pivotal chapter in the Bible.

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