◄ Acts 9:11 ►
"Get up!" the Lord told him. "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 9:11? 2. How does Acts 9:11 demonstrate God's guidance in our daily decisions? 3. What role does prayer play in Saul's transformation in Acts 9:11? 4. How can we be more attentive to God's instructions like Ananias was? 5. What does Saul's prayerful state in Acts 9:11 teach about seeking God? 6. How does Acts 9:11 connect with other biblical examples of divine direction? 7. Why was Saul chosen by God despite his persecution of Christians in Acts 9:11? 8. How does Acts 9:11 demonstrate God's omniscience and guidance in our lives? 9. What significance does the street called Straight have in Acts 9:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 9? 11. What did Roman citizenship mean for Paul? 12. Why does Acts contradict Paul's letters in key details, such as his visits to Jerusalem? 13. Acts 9:20–28: Is there historical or archaeological evidence outside the Bible supporting Paul’s quick acceptance by early Christians? 14. Acts 22:6–10 – How plausible is Paul’s supernatural encounter on the road to Damascus from a scientific standpoint? Discussion Questions 1. How does Ananias's response to God's call challenge us in our own willingness to obey God, even when it seems difficult or risky? 2. In what ways does Saul's time of prayer reflect the importance of seeking God during times of uncertainty or transition? 3. How can we, like Ananias, be instruments of God's grace and encouragement to those who are new in their faith journey? 4. What does Saul's conversion teach us about God's ability to change hearts and redirect lives for His purposes? 5. How can we recognize and respond to the "divine appointments" God places in our lives, similar to Ananias's encounter with Saul? 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 9:11 NIV Acts 9:11 NLT Acts 9:11 ESV Acts 9:11 NASB Acts 9:11 KJV Acts 9:11 Commentaries Bible Hub