Read Acts 9:1-19

1. Why did Jesus say that Saul was persecuting him? (9:4).

2. Why was Ananias afraid of what God asked him to do? How did God allay his fears? (9:13-15).

3. God tells Ananias that Saul must suffer in his calling (9:16). Discuss the implications of this verse.

4. Why was the incident recorded in this passage pivotal to what God was doing?

5. To what ministry has God called you? “I’m not called to ministry” is not a legitimate answer!!

Read Acts 9:20-31

6. How was Barnabas used in the outset of Paul’s ministry? What can we learn from Barnabas?

7. How could a believer like Barnabas help to heal wounds in a church group? Do you know any such believers?

8. How did Paul follow in the footsteps of Stephen? (9:29)

9. In what ways can a new Christian have a unique witness to friends and associates?

10. Name some Christians that have been inspirational examples to you (biblical examples and non-biblical ones). How and why have they been inspirational? What affect have they had on your own spiritual walk?