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In spite of the clear and present danger, Ananias went and began to look for the Christian hunter Saul. 2. Ananias was instructed to come to Saul, restore his, sight, baptize him, and reveal his commission to him. I love the fact that there is no small talk. One does not need to be a great leader in the church to do evangelism; he can simply be a certain disciple. God has called each of us to a certain area of service. He consented to the death of Stephen (Acts 8:1). The death of Stephen and the persecution that followed was a blow to the community of believers and it pushed . June 2014 God was working with Ananias and Saul at the same time. Philippians 4:8
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And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.It was the Lord Jesus who spoke to Ananias. At the very least you could set up a Bible study to be conducted by someone who knows how to evangelize. So Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." New American Standard Version. But look at Ananias response: Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Note: "The light of heavenly illumination deprived Saul of sight; but Jesus, the great Healer, did not at once restore it. return end_test;
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And he said, Here I am, Lord (Acts 9:10). His haughtiness at the time of Paul's arrest was characteristic of his whole tenure. Perhaps he sat and learned at the feet of Ananias. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. Right after his conversion, God told a Christian by the name of Ananias to go and restore Saul's sight, Ananias expresses reservations because of Saul's reputation. Who led the aggression against the Christian movement? if ((valid[n]==-1)||(maxScore[n]==minvoto))
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The Lord simply told Ananias, Go. If Jesus could give us a message, it would be likely thisGo. He did tell his disciples to go into all the world (Mk 16:15). Ananias, at first, was reluctant to go to Saul. Ananias went to see Saul right away. //-->
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Small acts of obedience that are premised on the Word of God, even when they seem contrary to reason, and even when they seem to challenge what seems so plain, can have great significance. Ananias introduced him to the very hesitant Paul is the last man to describe a Christian as a devout man according to the Law.When Ananias laid he hands on Saul, he received his sight and was filled with the Holy Spirit. May 2022 Saul received some food and was strengthened. of faithful David. January 2014, "Faith is the certainty of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). doValuate(18,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.score19,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.risposta19);
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The only distinction given for Ananias is that he was from Damascus. Second, Ananias affirmed that the person Saul encountered on the Damascus Road was none other than the Lord Jesus Christ. Saul immediately began doing what the Lord wanted him to do; he preached that Jesus was the Christ, the Messiah, the Christ of God. Ananias had not only heard of how Saul had been systematically destroying the church in Jerusalem, hunting down men and women and turning them over to the authorities, but also knew that he was on the march to Damascus, ready to destroy that church as well. Ananias was God's selected person to help Saul. return end_test;
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Ananias. Why did Ananias go to Paul? And laying his hands on him he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit ." And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Even in antiquity, news traveled quicklyAnanias knew about Saul. Zealous, brutal, and loyal to his religious heritagethis was how the book of Acts introduced the man called Saul of Tarsus who quietly approved of and watched the death of Christianity's first martyr, Stephen. September 2018 July 2017 In a vision, Jesus gave Ananias the assignment to visit Saul and lay his hands on him for the restoration of his sight. In Acts 9, Paul was persecuting the church and he is temporarily struck blind. August 2019 Hope frames.quiz_top.document.writeln ("");
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His friends snuck him out of Damascus in a basket. December 2016 Wednesday PM Classes: 7:00, Stallings Drive Church of Christ YouTube Channel. 11 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. frames.quiz_top.document.open();
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He did not have unwavering trust in God. August 2014 May 2014 For this man is My chosen instrument to take My name to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites. The Lord told Ananias to go see Saul of Tarsus. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight." 13 But Ananias answered, "Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in . March 2021 function PrintOpenAnswer(n,outMsg) {
Now, this is not a description of His Christian character, but of his Hebrew character. When God wanted to lead Saul of Tarsus into the assurance of salvation He used Ananias. Then all who heard were amazed and said, Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound to the chief priests? (Acts 9:19-21). March 2020 documento.writeln (""+title+"");
Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Mk 16:15). Copyright 2018, Walk With God - Wayne Nalls, All Rights Reserved. April 2020 (9:13-14) A : He was warned by God in a dream: B : His wife said for him to have nothing to do with this man: C : He had heard from many how much harm Saul had done to the saints in Jerusalem: D : He knew Saul was a Pharisee: E : IntroductionIn this passage, we have the visions of the blinded Paul and the Christian Ananias which took place in Damascus. He is praying.
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Go to the straight street to the house of Judas Ask for Saul Saul was chosen to preach the gospel Saul would be later shown what to do . Yet, the Scriptures still teach that Christians should be evangelistic. The Lord says, in effect, that he knows Saul better than anyone else, and he has chosen Saul as the right man for a great task. Saul had selfishly turned away from God. Ananias was willing to face a difficult assignment. Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias . pesi = new init_array(0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0);
Saul could not see; maybe Ananias wanted to convey warmth and good will to this blind persecutor. I worship and serve as a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario. The account says that for three days Saul was blind, and did not eat or drink, but prayed. February 2015 Damascus expressly to arrest Christians, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Saul made havoc of the church and dragged men and women off to prison (Acts 8:3). }
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When we hear Gods voice, we may hesitate to react, but moving forward can cause us to become a reluctant hero Ananias of Damascus is such a hero. Just follow the link above and get the details! Second, when Saul came to a tree called "The Great Tree of Tabor" he would see 3 more men. Ananias small act of obedience led to a great harvest for the kingdom. We see a man who wavered when he heard Gods voice, yet despite his initial hesitation he was faithful and obedient. Why was Saul going to Damascus? frames.quiz_main.document.writeln (", ");
Relationships We might say that we dont have the timeIf we dont have time for God, we need to make time for God.
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Prayer We can overcome our fears if, like Ananias, we trust that Jesus is directing the preaching work, we have empathy for people, and we view even the most intimidating individuals . Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God. The men would tell Saul that the donkeys had been found and that they were back at Saul's house. Ps. In Ananias thinking, if he went to Saul, he would be bound, taken to Jerusalem, and executed. function EndQuiz() {
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Behind The Stories The teaching of the Holy Spirit takes away the scales of ignorance and pride from the understanding; then the sinner becomes a new creature, and endeavours to recommend the anointed Saviour, the Son of God, to his former companions. June 2020 God knew all about Saul. November 2018 frames.quiz_main.document.writeln(", ");
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Acts 9:16. He argued about who Jesus was; he appealed to the OT in support of his preaching; he increased in strength and courage. There is still a street with this name in Damascus, running from the east gate to the west through the city Maundrell.And inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus:There is something touching in the thoroughness of these directions. Out of a shining light Jesus calls to him and said Saul, why are you persecuting me? Saul is struck blind. March 2017 Are you on the Damascus R0ad? He had heard from many how much harm Saul had done to the saints in Jerusalem. "Ananias Get up and go to the street called Straight, to the house of Judas, and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, since he is praying there. Ananias was called by God and told to go get Saul. While the Christians in Damascus were naturally skeptical about the change in Saul, it is clear that he was soon accepted into the fellowship of believers. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My sake. God knew exactly who Saul was and gave Ananias the assurance that He was still in control. February 2016 But the Lord said to him, Go! March 2014 Paul is the last man to describe a Christian as a devout man according to the Law. November 2021 function PrintResultOnTopFrame ()
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While at first he thought he might have to correct God, in the end he submitted himself and his very life to Gods call. Paul will now be a witness for Christ; the former persecutor of Christ would now be persecuted for his own witness to Christ.Commentary10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. So we understand not only why Ananias was astonished by the Lord's command, but also why he was reluctant to obey it and go to Saul. Subscribe to my free newsletter for monthly sermons and get a free book right now. He was one of the leaders of the Damascus church, and as such, he was one of Sauls targets. February 2018 David had been anointed to be the next king of Israel because He got up and was baptized (Acts 9:17-18). September 2019 doValuate(11,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.score12,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.risposta12);
Pages 13 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the. Sapphira). Sadly, many Christians simply will not speak to anyone about Jesus. As we preach the Gospel, men will come to rely on it and not on us. He said, "Ananias." Ananias said, "Here I am, Lord." Then the Lord went on to tell Ananias to go to the street called Straight and go to the house of Judas and ask for Saul of . ? He says Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. frames.quiz_main.document.close();
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May 2016 Ananias referred to Saul as brother. Although Saul was not a Christian at this point, he was a fellow believer in Christ. January 2023 Discipleship June 2021 Acts 9:1 says that Paul was "breathing out murderous . Saul had done much harm to the church in Jerusalem. else {
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October 2018 Ananias delivers that small dose of knowledge, and Saul goes on to write two-thirds of the New Testament; he plants churches that will have lasting impact; he leaves a legacy, not of bitterness and rage, but of boldness and righteousness and faith. If you would like to write a letter to the editor, you can do so here. All frames.quiz_top.document.writeln (message+"");
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Jesus was alive from the dead, and Ananias was not surprised when he heard Him speak.11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight,Paul spent three days in the house on Straight Street. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus. Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket (Acts 9:24-25). As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. textField.value = "Selected answer";
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But lo and behold, while on the road to Damascus he has a dramatic, life-changing conversion experience. Ananias is not the last believer who has seen fit to keep God up to date." But then Ananias surprises us, once he answers God's call, and goes the extra nine yards, calling Saul "Brother." It may seem like a small detail until you think it through, but the extent of Ananias faith was such that the man not only obeyed Gods instruction, but also fully accepted his enemy by addressing him with the words Brother Saul. The level of Ananias faith is seen again toward the end of Acts 9 which records that after his conversion Saul returned to Jerusalem, and that: When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple (vs. 26). }
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We then read that Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus. Whether at that point Saul was the student or the teacher we do not know.