This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. Acts chapter 9 questions for discussion the living word. A good study bible we recommend the following features. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. These verses describe the conversion of saul with the assistance of ananias. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem.
Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Acts chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Home bible studies acts of the apostles acts chapter 9 questions for discussion author. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. It is not directly stated in this verse that paul actually sees the risen christ, but only that he hears his voice. Acts 9 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. And ananias went his way, and entered into the house. I am that michael isaac dale on acts 9 all unrighteousness is sin.
This is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 9. First, determine to whom the book is addressed or who is it about. May 20, 2018 rhm bible study, acts, chapter nine from refreshing hope ministries on vimeo. A comparable situation occurred when god spoke from heaven to jesus, but many in the crowd only discerned it as thunder john 12. An online christian community uniting believers around the world. Already he is proclaiming, i am not ashamed of the gospel of christ. Bible study in the book of acts chapter 9 with pastor pablo vargas and pastor geoff kaplan. An old apocryphal book, dating to the end of the first century, described paul like. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 9 king james version kjv 9 and saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went unto the high priest, 2 and desired of him letters to damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto jerusalem. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. Study acts 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
What is proposed as the primary purpose of the book of acts. He was born a jew, studied in jerusalem under gamaliel 22. This work of god in peters heart lays groundwork for what god will do in peter in the following chapter. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. In this passage we have the most famous conversion story in history. A study of sauls two parallel accounts in chapters 22 and 26 makes the.
Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts 9 kjv and saul, yet breathing out bible gateway. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. Acts 8 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. Luke begins his description of pauls conversion in chapter 9 by continuing the story of. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Berean study bible prior to that time, a man named simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of samaria. God is able to convert the most unlikely of sinners and use them as his chosen instruments in the cause of the gospel.
The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. Verily, verily, i say unto you, whosoever commits sin is the servant of sin. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts 9 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 9 in plain english.
The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. The emphatic yet is intended to note the remarkable fact, that up to this moment his blind persecuting rage against the disciples of the lord burned as fiercely as ever. Acts chapter 9 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts chapter 9 john karmelich receive bible study notes. Study guide for acts 9 by david guzik blue letter bible. This page contains links to verse by verse studies through the bible. In the teeth of this, neander and olshausen picture him deeply impressed with stephens joyful faith, remembering passages of the old testament. The book of acts and 2 timothy along with the statements of church history, imply that. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to.
Rhm bible study, acts, chapter nine from refreshing hope ministries on vimeo. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Each book page may contain relevant audio, video, or verse by verse commentary. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author.
Be sure to also read the chapters before and after the passage once. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Acts 9 commentary william barclays daily study bible. David guzik commentary on acts 9 describes the conversion of saul of. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. I will be reading from the world english bible because i. He claimed to be someone great, berean literal bible. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Then the lord said, i am jesus, whom you are persecuting. Nov 03, 20 this is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 9. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international.
This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem. Acts chapter 9 questions for discussion the living. Holy bible outreach bible niv international version. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. Acts 9 new international version niv sauls conversion. Chapter 22 says that they did not hear with understanding, thus saying the same thing. You can follow along in your own bible if you like. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Today we are going to study acts chapter 9 in depth.
This very short chapter narrates the preliminaries of stephens martyrdom, noting that it occurred following a period of great growth and prosperity for the new faith, that stephens rise to prominence was a result of his appointment as one of the seven chosen to administer the distribution of food to the needy, an appointment brought about by complaints of neglecting the grecian. Weekly devotional for pastors, preachers, bible teachers bible study tools thinking about. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on the.
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