Acts 9:24
but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 9:24?

2. How can we discern and avoid modern-day plots against our faith?

3. What does Acts 9:24 teach about God's protection over His people?

4. How does Acts 9:24 connect with Psalm 91:11 on divine protection?

5. How can we support fellow believers facing persecution as Saul did?

6. What strategies can we use to stay vigilant against spiritual threats today?

7. How did Saul's enemies learn of his plans in Acts 9:24?

8. What does Acts 9:24 reveal about early Christian persecution?

9. Why were the Jews plotting to kill Saul in Acts 9:24?

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

11. Did Jesus ascend on the day of resurrection or later? (Luke 24:51 vs. Acts 1:3,9)

12. Acts 13:9: Why does Saul suddenly become 'Paul' in the narrative with no recorded explanation or formal name change?

13. How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?

14. In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Saul's experience in Damascus challenge our understanding of God's protection and provision in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we support fellow believers who are facing persecution or opposition for their faith today?

3. Reflect on a time when you faced opposition for your beliefs. How did you respond, and what can you learn from Saul's example?

4. How does the early Christian community's response to Saul's situation inform our approach to building and maintaining supportive faith communities?

5. Consider the transformative power of the Gospel in Saul's life. How has the Gospel transformed your life, and how can you share that transformation with others?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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