God Can Speak to Us When We’re Awake The prophet Joel foresaw a time when people would see visions (Joel 2:28). It was fulfilled on Pentecost (Acts 2:14-17). Through the power of the Holy Spirit, all followers of Jesus can receive visions today. But just because they can see visions, doesn’t mean they do. Let’s […]
Acts Bible Study: Day 15 Today’s passage: Acts 9:1–31 Focus verse: “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 9:17) Think back to when the Jews stoned Stephen to death. Remember who […]
After the Jewish leaders martyr Stephen for his faith, the Pharisee Saul goes on a rampage. He seeks to arrest Jesus’s followers and threatens to kill them. To avoid persecution, Jesus’s squad scatters. Saul chases them. He goes to Damascus with authorization to seek out people who follow Jesus, both men and women, and drag […]
Saul is a young Jew. He’s also a Pharisee to the extreme, pursuing righteous actions with legalistic fervor. He kills in the name of his religion. Saul sees Jesus’s followers as a threat to his beliefs and the Jewish religious institution. When a Jewish mob stones Stephen, Saul stands as a witness, giving his approval. […]
Ananias Obeys God to Heal Saul Who Wants to Arrest Him I like the story of Saul’s conversion in the book of Acts, turning him from a murderous bigot into a passionate follower of Jesus. A flash of light, a voice from heaven. It has all the makings of a great story. In this account, […]