ACTS 9:1-12:25
9:1-19: Saul Becomes Paul
Ø Was Saul ambivalent (lukewarm) toward Jesus and His followers? (See Rev. 3:16)
Ø Was Saul seeking after Jesus? Who found whom? Application?
Ø Why was Saul's conversion so dramatic?
Ø Did Ananias question the Lord about the ministry He had for him? Did he obey anyway?
Ø Application for us?
9:20-31: Challenges and Growth of the New Convert
Ø Was Saul quiet about his new found faith?
Ø Who were more suspicious of Saul, the Jews or the Church?
Ø What great "advantage" did Saul have over other recent converts?
Ø What can we learn from Saul's experience that might help our ministry/testimony?
9:32-43: More Signs and Wonders
Ø Why did God continue to give the apostles powerful sign gifts at this time in history?
Ø Did Peter take any credit for the healings and miracles?
Ø What was the result of Dorcas being raised from the dead?
10:1-8: A Gentile Calls for Peter
Ø Did Cornelius understand about Jesus and salvation through Him?
Ø Was God aware that Cornelius' heart was open and receptive?
Ø When God prepares an individual's heart to receive Him can He use you to take that person the message? Are you willing to be the messenger?
10:9-23: God Speaks to Peter
Ø Why was it necessary for God to have a "special" meeting to prepare Peter for the ministry to Cornelius?
Ø What is the significance to Peter seeking the vision three times? Notice the other "threes" of Peter: John 18:17, 25-27; 21:15-17.
Ø Notice that even though Peter was questioning of the Lord, he was willing to be taught.
Ø Do we have a teachable spirit or are we set in our ways?
10:24-48: God Shows No Favoritism
Ø Was Peter willing to accept the praise/adoration of Cornelius?
Ø How did Peter explain his reticence at meeting with these Gentiles?
Ø What was Peter's great revelation?
Ø Notice Peter's clear testimony in verses 34-43.
Ø How does these Gentile conversions compare with the outpouring of the Holy Spit on the day of Pentecost?
Ø After Peter lead these people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, did he leave them on their own? Application?
11:1-18: Peter Questioned
Ø Why was Peter questioned when he returned to Jerusalem?
Ø Notice his response to his fellow Christian Jews now that God had removed his prejudice.
Ø Application for us?
11:19-30: The Church at Antioch
Ø What is significant about the makeup of the believers in Antioch?
Ø What does it mean to be called "Christians"?
Ø How was the love of the disciples in Antioch demonstrated toward other members of the church? Application?
12:1-25: Herod's Last Gasp
Ø Why was Herod able to martyr some of the disciple but not others/
Ø What did Peter's miraculous release from prison do for the church?
Ø Did Herod's persecution slow down the plans of God for His church?
Ø Who proved to be more powerful, Herod or God?
Ø How does that apply to rulers of every age?
Ø What does that teach us about continuing the work of God for as long as He leaves us on earth?
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