Paul: The Road to Damascus
Acts 9; 16
What Scripture records
- Saul persecuted the church. (Acts 8:3)
- On the road to Damascus a light from heaven shone and Jesus spoke to him. (Acts 9:3-5)
- Ananias laid hands on him and he received his sight. (Acts 9:17-18)
- In prison at Philippi, Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises. (Acts 16:25)
The decision
After meeting Jesus, Saul had to decide whether to follow the One he had opposed.
What happened
Straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues (Acts 9:20).
Lesson · teaching, not a quotation of Scripture
No one is beyond God's grace; transformation leads to purpose.