Acts 9:21
All who heard him were astounded and asked, "Isn't this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn't he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 9:21?

2. How does Acts 9:21 demonstrate the transformative power of encountering Christ?

3. What can we learn from Saul's past to understand God's grace and redemption?

4. How does Acts 9:21 connect to 2 Corinthians 5:17 about new creation?

5. In what ways can we share our testimony to impact others like Saul?

6. How can we overcome skepticism when witnessing radical transformations in others?

7. How did Saul's transformation impact early Christian communities according to Acts 9:21?

8. Why were people amazed at Saul's preaching in Acts 9:21?

9. What does Acts 9:21 reveal about the power of personal transformation?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 9?

11. Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem?

12. What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?

13. In Galatians 1:17-18, Paul says he did not go to Jerusalem immediately after his conversion, yet Acts 9 suggests otherwise; how do we reconcile this conflict?

14. Does Solomon's sacrifice at high places (1 Kings 3:2-3) conflict with scriptural bans on worship outside the central sanctuary?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Saul's transformation challenge our perceptions of who can be used by God for His purposes?

2. In what ways can our personal testimonies impact those around us, especially those who may be skeptical of the Christian faith?

3. How can we, as a church community, support and encourage new believers who have a difficult past?

4. What steps can we take to overcome skepticism and fear when we encounter someone with a dramatic conversion account?

5. How does understanding God's sovereignty in Saul's conversion help us trust Him with the seemingly impossible situations in our own lives?1. How does Saul's dramatic conversion illustrate the power of God's grace?

2. What was the significance of Ananias' role in Saul's conversion?

3. Saul was known and feared for his persecution of Christians. How did the disciples in Damascus and Jerusalem overcome their fear and accept him?

4. In today's context, how can we learn to accept and forgive someone who has previously harmed or persecuted us or our community, like Saul?

5. What does Saul's immediate action to preach in Damascus tell us about the transformation of his faith?

6. Can you relate to the fear and doubt Ananias experienced when asked to meet Saul? How might you react in a similar situation?

7. How do Peter's miracles of healing Aeneas and raising Tabitha from the dead demonstrate the power of faith?

8. How does the reaction of people to Peter's miracles (conversion to Christianity) relate to the spread of faith today?

9. How do the events in Acts 9 encourage us to respond when faced with disbelief or persecution?

10. What do these accounts teach us about God’s power to use anyone, even those who seem most unlikely, for His purposes?

11. How can you apply the theme of forgiveness and transformation found in Acts 9 to your own life?

12. How does this chapter reinforce the importance of faith, obedience, and courage in the face of adversity?

13. In what ways does the transformation of Saul/Paul give hope to those who feel they are beyond redemption?

14. Saul's life changed drastically after his conversion. In what ways can a personal encounter with God change our lives?

15. How might the stories of Saul's conversion and Peter's miracles impact the way we share our faith with others?

16. What does the chapter tell us about God's plans and timing, and how we should respond to them?

17. How do the events in this chapter encourage us to boldly proclaim our faith even in the face of danger?

18. What lessons can we draw from the disciples' initial fear and ultimate acceptance of Saul?

19. How can we apply the lessons from Saul’s conversion and Peter’s miracles in our daily lives?

20. How does Acts 9 challenge your current understanding of faith, forgiveness, and transformation?

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