Saul's Conversion - Acts 9:1-19

Описание: What happens when the greatest enemy of the early Church comes face-to-face with Jesus Christ? In today’s study of Acts Chapter 9, we explore the dramatic conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus and what his transformation teaches us about God’s mercy, spiritual blindness, and the power of a personal encounter with the Lord.

In this message, we dive deep into Acts 9:1-19, covering:
✨ The Zeal of Saul: How a man convinced he was serving God was actually opposing Him.
✨ The Damascus Road Encounter: Why Jesus identifies so closely with His Church ("Why are you persecuting Me?").
✨ Spiritual vs. Physical Sight: Understanding why we need the Lord to open our eyes to the truth.
✨ The Obedience of Ananias: Learning to trust God’s voice, even when He calls us to reach out to our "enemies."
✨ A Life Transformed: Saul’s journey from "breathing threats" to being baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Whether you are a long-time believer or someone searching for the truth, this teaching reminds us that no one is out of God’s reach and that He can turn any "instrument of darkness" into an "instrument of righteousness."

📖 Scripture Covered:
Acts 9:1-19
Cross-references: Isaiah 6, Matthew 11, 2 Corinthians 3

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to Acts 9
0:45 – Who was Saul? (Zeal without Truth)
2:15 – The Importance of Remaining Teachable
3:10 – The Encounter on the Road to Damascus
5:10 – Why Persecuting the Church is Persecuting Jesus
7:30 – Physical Blindness vs. Spiritual Sight
10:15 – You Can’t Know God Unless He Reveals Himself
12:50 – The Danger of Bad Theology
14:40 – Having a Personal Relationship vs. Just Rules
17:00 – The Calling of Ananias: Trusting God’s Plan
20:15 – The Grace of God for His Enemies
22:30 – Scales Falling Off: A New Creation
25:00 – Closing Prayer and Reflection

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Discussion Question:
Is there an area in your life where you need the Lord to "remove the scales" from your eyes? Let us know in the comments below!

Sermon preached at Nicosia International Church
Speaker: Costas Ioannou (Church Elder)
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