The Growth and Expansion of the Church in Judea and Samaria: Conversion of Saul of Tarsus

The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus (9:1-31)

1.His Conversion (9:1-19a)

a.The Context: Paul’s Request (9:1-2)

b.The Confrontation: An Encounter with Christ (9:3-9)

c.The Conformation: Welcomed into the Body (9:10-19a)

1)A Chosen Messenger (9:10-12)

a)Called (9:10)

b)Commissioned (9:11-12)

2)A Reluctant Messenger (9:13-14)

a)Saul’s Past Behavior (9:13)

b)Saul’s Present Pursuit (9:14)

3)A Reassured Messenger (9:15-16)

a)God Reaffirmed His Calling (9:15)

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b)God Assured His Response (9:16)

4)An Obedient Messenger (9:17-19a)

a)Ananias’ Compliance (9:17)

b)Saul’s Experience (9:18a-b)

c)Saul’s Response (9:18c-19a)