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Acts 9:1-9
Before and After Photos
Paul’s is dramatic.
Before, During, and After
Of Paul’s conversion.
Writer of Romans.
Before (vv.
1-2)
Still?
(Acts 7:58-8:3)
Saul was on the opposing side against Christians.
Saul becomes the main enemy of the followers of Christ.
This was due to being a devout believer in Jewish teaching (Philippians 3:4–6, Galatians 1:13–14).
He hated the followers of Christ (v. 1).
This is a way of saying that Saul's attack was the air he breathed.
This defined him to his core (Acts 9:13, Acts 22:5 ; Acts 26:10).
He is determined to defeat their cause (v.
2).
He received authority from the Jewish leadership structure, which had limited authority over the Jewish people by the authorization of and oversight of the Roman government.
Damascus was a 6 day journey on foot from Jerusalem.
Apparently Saul knew of Christians dwelling in Damascus, maybe because they had fled there from Jerusalem.
We don't know if "the Way" was a name chosen by the followers of Christ or others, or even why it was chosen, but Luke knew it (Acts 19:9, Acts 19:23, Acts 22:4, Acts 24:14, Acts 24:22).
Paul was the least likely person to convert.
Consider what Saul said about himself (Acts 22:4–5, Acts 26:9–11).
There is no doubt that Saul was a radical enemy of Christ.
This is who Paul was by his own testimony.
During (vv.
3-9)
Jesus Confronts Saul (vv.
3-7)
This is the glorious appearing of Christ to Saul (see also vv.
17, 27).
Saul knows he is seeing the Lord (supreme and divine master), but he wants to know more.
The apostles were right.
Stephen was right.
The disciples were right.
Jesus is alive.
He is the Christ.
So, who had Paul been persecuting?
He was ultimately opposing the Lord Jesus Christ.
Instead of punishment, Saul received direction.
The men (v.
7) could confirm the event (Acts 22:9, Acts 26:14)
But the fullness of it was exclusive to Paul (Acts 9:17, Acts 9:27, Acts 22:14, Acts 26:16, 1 Corinthians 9:1, 1 Corinthians 15:8).
Jesus Changes Saul (vv.
8-9)
How does this entrance into Damascus compare to Saul's originally intended entrance into Damascus?
He came to seek out Christians, and now he can't even see.
He came self-determined, and now he is helplessly led.
His life as he knew it was over.
He has now begun an entirely different life - a complete 180.
After (vv.
10-31)
Acts 9:20–31
2 Corinthians 4:4–6
This is what happened to Paul.
This is what happens to others.
Application:
Through the perspective of the reader of Acts
God furthers the cause of Christ in this event in a very dramatic way.
His purpose cannot be thwarted.
We should trust Him.
Through the perspective of Paul (1 Cor.
15:9-10; Gal.
1:13-16; 1 Tim.
1:12-17)
Paul viewed this event as a case of illogical grace and it motivated him.
Our relationship with Christ is also a case of illogical grace and it should motivate us as well.
*** This is the writer of the letter to the church at Rome.
Benediction:
Scripture Reading: Acts 22: 1-21; Acts 26:9-18
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