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 Judas […]
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 … and … 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 […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB The prayer is based on Romans 1:1-6; Acts 4:12Shall we pray… Praise and adoration belong to You, O Lord… for you called Paul to be set apart for telling others about Your […]
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 do.” Saul’s […]
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 […]
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) […]
Saul was a young Jewish man. He was a devout, a very devout and religious Pharisee. He went on a mission: threatening murder against the disciples (followers) of Jesus Christ. He did not do this on his own authority. He went to the high priest and requested legal letters of authority to stamp […]
Philip obeyed the Lord; he went south of Jerusalem on a desert road leading to Gaza. There he saw a chariot with a man from Ethiopia reading aloud. What was he reading? He was reading the prophet Isaiah and he did not understand the meaning of those words. Philip heard him and asked him […]