A Rude Awakening

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A Rude Awakening

A Rude Awakening
Acts 9:1-30

 Introduction

  •      Change is Difficult.
  •      Saul Experienced a Revolutionary Change.

  I.   Saul Opposed the Gospel (1-2).

  •      Paul Actively Opposed the Gospel—Persecution
  •      Are You Opposing the Gospel?
    •      …By Not Obeying it?
    •      …By Not Living it?
    •      …By Not Advancing it?

II.  Saul Had an Encounter with Jesus (3-9).

  •      Direct—Face to Face Appearance
  •      How has God Indirectly Encountered You?

  III. Saul was Forever Changed by this Encounter (10-12, 15-19).

  •      Saul’ Experienced…
    •      An Intellectual Change.
    •      An Emotional Change.
    •      A Volitional Change.
    •      A Physical Change.
  •      How Have Your Encounters with Jesus Changed You?  (James 1:22-25; John 12:42-43)

  IV.  Saul’s Response was Revolutionary (15-16, 20-30).

  •      Saul Made a Complete 180 Degree Change.
    •      From Persecutor to Preacher.
    •      From Unbeliever to Unbelievable.
    •      From Tormentor to Tormented.
  •      Following Jesus is not for the Faint of Heart.
    What are You Willing to Give up for Him? (Galatians 2:20)

  Conclusion

  •      Saul’s Conversion Reveals the Unseen Working of God  (Acts 9:13-16).
  •      God is Also Working in Your Life  (Philippians 2:12-13).
  •      How will You Respond?

  Join us Sunday for this lesson on the conversion of Saul.

—Joey

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