◄ Acts 9:26 ►
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 9:26? 2. How can we overcome fear when welcoming new believers into our church community? 3. What role did Barnabas play in Acts 9:26, and how can we emulate it? 4. How does Acts 9:26 connect with Jesus' teachings on acceptance and love? 5. What steps can we take to ensure new believers feel accepted and supported? 6. How can we discern genuine transformation in those joining our faith community? 7. Why were the disciples initially afraid of Saul in Acts 9:26? 8. How does Acts 9:26 demonstrate the power of transformation through faith? 9. What does Acts 9:26 reveal about early Christian community dynamics? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 9? 11. What lessons can we learn from Paul and Barnabas? 12. Why does Acts contradict Paul’s letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem? 13. What are Barnabas's key traits and life lessons? 14. Is church membership necessary for Christians? Discussion Questions 1. How does Saul's transformation challenge our perceptions of who can be used by God? 2. In what ways can we overcome fear and skepticism when welcoming new believers into our church community? 3. How does Saul's account encourage us to embrace our new identity in Christ, regardless of our past? 4. What steps can we take to ensure our church is a place of belonging and acceptance for all believers? 5. How can we demonstrate faith and courage in our own lives when faced with skepticism or fear from others? Acts 9 Bible Study Questions 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 9:26 NIV Acts 9:26 NLT Acts 9:26 ESV Acts 9:26 NASB Acts 9:26 KJV Acts 9:26 Commentaries Bible Hub