Ananias was a Jewish believer in the Lord Jesus who lived in Damascus. He had a vision in which the living God spoke to him about going to a house where blind Saul was staying. Ananias believed what God said to him. Ananias’ obedience (NASB) Acts 9:17 “So Ananias departed and entered the house, […]
Ananias was a follower of Jesus Christ and he had seen a vision from the living God. He was told to go and lay hands on a man so he would regain his sight. He was told what street and the house where he would find this man, Saul. Saul was the man who […]
Ananias lived in Damascus. He was a disciple, a follower of Christ Jesus. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And this godly man answered with, “Here I am, Lord.” Then the Lord told Ananias to get up, go to the street called Straight, and go to the house of Judas […]
Ananias lived in Damascus and he was a follower of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord called to him in a vision…and Ananias quickly responded, “Here I am, Lord.” (NASB) Acts 9:11-12 “And the Lord said to him, ‘Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of […]
Ananias lived in Damascus…he was a follower of Jesus Christ, the resurrected Lord. Jesus knew where Ananias lived…He knew the heart of Ananias…He knew the name of Ananias. And Ananias recognized Jesus! How can we know this? (NASB) Acts 9:10 “Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said […]
The prayer of the week is based on Romans 1:1-6; Acts 4:12 Praise and adoration belong to You…for you called Paul to be set apart for telling others about Your Good News…about Your Son. The Lord Jesus was (and is) fully Man and fully God. After suffering and dying on the cross He was […]
Saul’s question: (NASB) Acts 9:5 “…Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked an honest question…and he received an honest answer. Jesus’ answer and specific directions: (NASB) Acts 9: 5-6 “…I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. 6 but get up and enter the city (Damascus), and it will be told you what you must […]
Saul had authority from Jerusalem religious leaders to go to other synagogues in Damascus to arrest Christians and take them to Jerusalem to be imprisoned. Outside of Damascus, Saul is suddenly met by Jesus. First a blinding flash of light, then the voice of Jesus asked him a question…“Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting […]
Saul was authorized to persecute Christians in Damascus…that is quite a ways from Jerusalem. He had traveling companions with him…and as they neared Damascus: (NASB) Acts 9:3-4 “…suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; 4 and he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting […]
Saul was traveling on a road which led from Jerusalem to Damascus. He had others traveling with him. He was on a mission, to wipe out Christians! He had a letter, a letter of authority to do just that! As far as he was concerned they were blasphemers of the living God. (Acts 9:1-2) […]