This document discusses Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus through several passages from the book of Acts. It summarizes that Paul was originally headed to Damascus with authority to arrest Christians, but was struck down by a bright light from God. During three days of fasting and prayer, God communed with Paul and showed him visions of his future role spreading the gospel. Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, was instructed by God to visit Paul and help restore his sight, though Ananias was initially afraid due to Paul's past persecution of Christians. The document encourages readers to have the discipline to learn from Jesus and live according to his way.

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4. Paul's Conversion
Headed to Damascus with letters of authority to
arrest and imprison any Christians he found,
The Lord struck down Paul with a bright Light.
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5. "Lord, what wilt Thou
have me to do?"
Total Surrender
Acts 9 6b And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go
into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou
must do.
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6. 7 Andthe men which journeyed with him stood
speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
Acts 22 9 And they that were with me saw indeed
the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the
Voice of Him that spake to me.
The two verbs -- hearing in verse 7 and heard in 22:9
are slightly different.
They heard the sound, but didn't understand the words.
Acts 9:7 (TLB) The men with Paul stood speech-
less with surprise, for they heard the sound of
someone’s voice but saw no one! 6

7. 8 And Saul arose from the earth; and
when his eyes were opened, he saw
no man: but they led him by the
hand, and brought him into
Damascus. 9 And he was three days
without sight, and neither did eat
nor drink.
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8. What do you reckon was going on with Paul
during those three days?
We know he was fasting,
and you don't fast without praying.
God was communing with him, and showing
him visions of his future.
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9. 10 And there was a certain disciple
at Damascus, named Ananias; and
to him said the Lord in a vision,
Ananias. And he said, Behold, I
am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord
said unto him, Arise, and go into
the street which is called Straight,
and enquire in the house of Judas
for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for,
behold, he prayeth,
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10. Ananias was not one of the twelve, but he was
a disciple, a learner and follower of Jesus.
He was an obedient son of God.
Will you discipline yourself to learn to know Jesus,
and live your life His Way?
Do you have the discipline to be a disciple?
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11. 12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias
coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he
might receive his sight. 13 Then Ananias answered,
Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much
evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: 14 And
here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind
all that call on Thy Name.
Ananias was afraid of Paul;
He knew his reputation.
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12. 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is
a chosen vessel unto Me, to bear My Name before
the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
16 For I will shew him how great things he must
suffer for My Name's sake.
Ananias was safe; Paul wouldn't hurt him now.
God had chosen Paul, and Paul was saved.
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13. Is there someone whom you think
beyond hope?
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