Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who spoke to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 9:27? 2. How did Barnabas demonstrate trust and support for Saul in Acts 9:27? 3. What role does community play in validating new believers, as seen in Acts 9:27? 4. How can we emulate Barnabas' actions in welcoming new believers today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Barnabas' actions and Jesus' teachings on acceptance? 6. How does Acts 9:27 challenge us to support those with a difficult past? 7. How does Acts 9:27 demonstrate the transformative power of faith in Paul's life? 8. Why did Barnabas trust Saul when others were afraid of him in Acts 9:27? 9. What role does Barnabas play in the early church according to Acts 9:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 9? 11. What teachings does The Gospel of Barnabas convey? 12. What lessons can we learn from Paul and Barnabas? 13. Acts 9:20–28: Is there historical or archaeological evidence outside the Bible supporting Paul’s quick acceptance by early Christians? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does Barnabas' role in Acts 9:27 inspire you to be an encourager in your own community?2. Reflect on a time when you experienced a significant transformation in your life. How can Saul's conversion account encourage you to share your testimony with others? 3. In what ways can you demonstrate boldness in proclaiming your faith, as Saul did in Damascus? 4. How can the church today ensure that new believers feel welcomed and integrated, similar to how Barnabas facilitated Saul's acceptance among the apostles? 5. Consider the role of personal testimony in your faith journey. How can sharing your account impact those around you and strengthen the community of believers?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? Links Acts 9:27 NIVActs 9:27 NLT Acts 9:27 ESV Acts 9:27 NASB Acts 9:27 KJV Acts 9:27 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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