Acts 9

v1 – Saul – Paul’s Hebrew name to ask

*breathing – means to take in

*The name and person Saul represents everyone who is not saved

             ——-look at everyone as a person

             ——-prayer results in people being saved – 2 Cor 4:3-6

——-Acts 1:14…Acts 2:1-4…Acts 3:1…Acts 4:31…

v11 – at salvation, we receive a new address – Straight Street

-this is living a righteous life

-righteous means to be right with the Lord

          How do we get right with the Lord?

1. you must be saved – Romans 9:9-13

2. Know who you are in Christ – Eph 1:3

3. Be right with people – Matthew 6:14-15

4. Seek Righteousness – MATTHEW 6:25-33

-This is found in The Word of God – His Righteousness

-the rewards of righteousness – provision

vs10-19 Ananias

-the Lord knows us by our names

-he was available – Yes Lord…

-his name refers to someone who gives favor and grace

vs15-16 – Paul’s purpose was to go to the gentiles

v17 – Paul was filled and baptized in the Holy Spirit – 1 Corinthians 14:18

-Paul wrote around 50% of the NT and he spoke in tongues

vs18-19 – Paul was water baptized and went to the desert for 3 years

-Galatians 1:15-24

vs20-22 – Paul preached “The Christ”

-there is only one Christ

-1 John 2:22-23

v21 – Saul’s life was turned upside down

-he became a no more believer……

vs23-31 – Radical change Brings Radical Opposition

-Opposition produces spiritual growth for the church

vs32-35 – Aeneas –

The Lord works miracles through Peter – Peter goes on an evangelistic tour

1. No situation makes it any more difficult for Jesus to heal

2. Praise the Lord before the trial, during the trial and after thr trial ends

Aeneas – means praise

vs36-43 – Dorcas

-a believer who is raised from the dead

-speak to the situation and disease and oppression from the enemy