Today is Monday, October 16th, 2017. We continue in Acts with the transformation of Saul to Paul. The New American Commentary says “One could say that his zeal as a Christian was even stronger than his former zeal as a persecutor.” We see the transformative effect that Christ has on a life, even someone as far gone as Saul. When Christ meets us, saves us, and regenerates us it brings about a radical about-face turning from the old life we knew to the new life in Jesus Christ. This is not an easy road as those around us may not understand this change of heart just as those who knew Saul were perplexed by his conversion. When we walk in obedience of the Lord the church is multiplied.


_ What is the single biggest effect that the Gospel has had on your life?
_ Has anyone ever questioned the honesty of your faith due to a flaw in your life?

Take a moment to quiet yourself and thank God for His redemption in your life. In turning to Christ we have turned away from sin in some way. Christ has redeemed you. As Christ said “Go and sin no more.” Take time to train your eyes, heart, and mind to the Lord today.

DISCOVER  [Acts 9:20-31]
+ WHAT is this passage saying and what do we learn?



_ In vs. 20-21 What did Saul do? Why were those who heard amazed?
_ In vs. 22 Saul increased in Strength? Strength in what? What did he do with this strength?
_ In vs. 22 Why were the Jews confounded?
_ In vs. 23-25 what do the Jews want to do to Saul?  
_ What happens in vs. 25?
_ In vs. 26 where does Saul go after leaving Damascus?
_ Why don’t the disciples believe Saul in vs. 26?
_ Who convinced the disciples?
_ What did Saul do in vs. 28?
_ Where did Saul go next and what was the result?


_ Is there an area of your life that you need to make a radical about-face?
_ Saul was never without community. Do you have people in your life who can help you like those who helped Saul escape Damascus and Jerusalem?
_ Are you as bold as Saul in sharing the gospel? Why or why not?
_ Are you walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit?
