We Learn that the Lord does what needs to be done for CHANGE.

We Recognize the need to TALK to Him.

We Realize that our CIRCUMSTANCES were chosen by Him for change.

We Will see the IMPACT on others.

 

ACTS 9:1-25 English Standard Version (ESV)

The Conversion of Saul 

1 But Saul, still breathing threats and 

murder against the disciples of the Lord, 

went to the high priest 

Acts 9:1 (ESV)

 

2 and asked him for letters to the 

synagogues at Damascus, so that 

if he found any belonging to the Way, 

men or women, he might bring them 

bound to Jerusalem. 

Acts 9:2 (ESV)

 

3 Now as he went on his way, he 

approached Damascus, and suddenly 

a light from heaven shone around him. 

Acts 9:3 (ESV)

 

4 And falling to the ground, he heard 

a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, 

why are you persecuting me?” 

Acts 9:4 (ESV)

 

5 And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” 

And he said, “I am Jesus, whom 

you are persecuting. 

Acts 9:5 (ESV)

 

6 But rise and enter the city, and 

you will be told what you are to do.” 

Acts 9:6 (ESV)

 

7 The men who were traveling with 

him stood speechless, 

hearing the voice but seeing no one. 

Acts 9:7 (ESV)

 

8 Saul rose from the ground, 

and although his eyes were opened, 

he saw nothing. So they led him 

by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 

Acts 9:8 (ESV)

 

9 And for three days he was without 

sight, and neither ate nor drank.

Acts 9:9 (ESV)

 

10 Now there was a disciple at 

Damascus named Ananias. 

The Lord said to him in a vision, 

“Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” 

Acts 9:10 (ESV)

 

11 And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go 

to the street called Straight, and at the house 

of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, 

for behold, he is praying, 

Acts 9:11 (ESV)

 

12 and he has seen in a vision a man 

named Ananias come in and lay 

his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” 

Acts 9:12 (ESV)

 

13 But Ananias answered,

 “Lord, I have heard from many 

about this man, how much evil 

he has done to your saints at Jerusalem. 

Acts 9:13 (ESV)

 

14 And here he has authority 

from the chief priests to bind 

all who call on your name.” 

Acts 9:14 (ESV)

 

15 But the Lord said to him, 

“Go, for he is a chosen 

instrument of mine to carry 

my name before the Gentiles 

and kings and the children of Israel. 

Acts 9:15 (ESV)

 

16 For I will show him how much 

he must suffer for the sake of my name.” 

Acts 9:16 (ESV)

 

17 So Ananias departed and entered 

the house. And laying his hands on 

him he said, “Brother Saul, the 

Lord Jesus who appeared to you 

on the road by which you came has 

sent me so that you may regain your 

sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 

Acts 9:17 (ESV)

 

18 And immediately something like 

scales fell from his eyes, and he 

regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; 

Acts 9:18 (ESV)

 

19 and taking food, 

he was strengthened.

Acts 9:19 (ESV)

 

 

 

Saul Proclaims Jesus in Synagogues

For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus. 

 

20 And immediately he proclaimed 

Jesus in the synagogues, saying, 

“He is the Son of God.” 

Acts 9:20 (ESV)

 

21 And all who heard him were 

amazed and said, “Is not this the 

man who made havoc in Jerusalem 

of those who called upon this name? 

And has he not come here for this purpose, 

to bring them bound before the chief priests?” 

Acts 9:21 (ESV)

 

22 But Saul increased all the 

more in strength, and confounded 

the Jews who lived in Damascus

 by proving that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 9:22 (ESV)

 

Saul Escapes from Damascus

23 When many days had passed, 

the Jews[a] plotted to kill him, 

Acts 9:23 (ESV)

 

24 but their plot became known 

to Saul. They were watching 

the gates day and night in order to kill him, 

Acts 9:24 (ESV)

 

25 but his disciples took him by 

night and let him down through 

an opening in the wall,[b] lowering him in a basket.

Acts 9:25 (ESV)