Acts 9:1-43

Acts 9:1-9 – It is possible to be sincerely wrong. Sincerity does not equal truth! In modern times, Jesus does not intervene directly like He did in the case of Paul. It is our responsibility to study and find truth.

Acts 9:10-19 – Ananias obeyed God despite the threat Paul posed. He was able to see beyond Paul’s problems. We should be able to overcome our doubts and extend love to others like Ananias.

Acts 9:15-16 – See Ephesians 3:8; Acts 25:11; 17:1-2.

Acts 9:20-30 – See Galatians 1:15-24. Paul evidently made a trip to Arabia at some point here. When we become loyal to Christ, earthly relationships are bound to change.

Acts 9:31 – Descriptive phrases about the church:

• “enjoyed peace”

• “being built up”

• “going on in the fear of the Lord”

• “and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit”

• “continued to increase”

Acts 9:32-43 – These miracles were undeniable. The conditions were not faked, and the healing was instantaneous!