The book of acts chapter 9

Meanwhile, saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the lords disciples. Up to now all the activity concerning the knowledge and spreading of the good news of the gospel has taken place in the city of jerusalem, has been strictly among jews, and the focus of events has revolved around the works of the 12 disciples. A bright light came from the skies and those who were accompanying saul were overwhelmed as they could hear a voice, but they could not see who was speaking. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Kjv the book of acts is the historical link between the. Acts chapter 9 kjv king james version amazing scripture with so much to learn. Then was saul certain days with the disciples which were at damascus. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. At midday, as they drew near damascus, a brilliant light stronger than the sun suddenly engulfed the whole company acts 22. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In acts chapter 9, the story of sauls conversion is the main focus. Acts chapter 9 barnes notes on the new testament on. Acts 9 niv bible meanwhile, saul was still breathing. When he replied, here i am, lord, 11 the lord said, get up and go to straight street and ask at the house of judas for someone called saul, who comes from. It must have seemed as if the sun itself had leaped toward the earth. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. The book of acts is the record of that commission beingcarried out. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus.

He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women. In many ways acts chapter 8 is a significant pivot point. And ananias went his way, and entered into the house. This gives us a full indication of the manner in which saul passed the three days mentioned in acts 9. The emphatic yet is intended to note the remarkable fact, that up to this moment his blind persecuting rage against the disciples of the lord burned as fiercely as ever. In the other accounts later in acts, we find that the bright light flashed, not at night, but at high noon. In acts 22, paul says the men with him see the light, which chapter 9 doesnt mention. Saul had been fighting all his life against jesus as lord but in a moment surrendered to his lordship.

He would rise from that watery grave baptism, to a new life in jesus christ. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Acts chapter 9 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. He was baptized to show that he had been born again not of the flesh, but of the spirit. The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god. Pauls conversion is such an important point in church history that it is recorded three times in the book of acts. Under the impact of this sudden blaze, the whole company fell to the ground acts. To paul it is brighter than the sun, which makes it all the more surprising 26.

Acts 10 new international version niv cornelius calls for peter. It is plain, from what follows, that ananias regarded saul as a foe to christianity, and that he would have been apprehensive of danger if he were with him, acts 9. Kurios is used in x in 12 verses in acts 9 far more than any other chapter in acts and all refer to the lord jesus. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9.

Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. We are told that while he was journeying near damascus, the lord spoke to him. Saints acts 9 bible study questions handout acts 9. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts 10 niv cornelius calls for peter bible gateway. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Saul was 3 days without sight and neither did eat or drink. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1.