Saul’s Early Ministry

Bible Text: Acts 9:18-30 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2019, Book of Acts | Northwest Bible Church – Feb. 24, 2019 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 9:18-30
Saul’s Early Ministry
Intro
A. SAUL IN DAMASCUS (Acts 9:19-25).
1. Immediate proclamation of Jesus (Acts 9:20, 22).
a. Jesus is the “Son of God” (Acts 9:20) –
b. Jesus is the “Christ”(Acts 9:22) –
2. Trip to Arabia (Gal. 1:16-17).
a. Where is Arabia?
b. Why Arabia?
c. When did he go to Arabia?
3. Escape in a basket (Acts 9:23-25).
4. “Three years later” (Gal. 1:18).
B. SAUL IN JERUSALEM (Acts 9:26-30).
1. Barnabas to the rescue (Acts 9:26-27)
2. Meeting with the “apostles” = Peter and James (Gal. 1:18
3. Preaching with boldness (Acts 9:28-29).

4. Escape from Jerusalem (Acts 9:29-30).
Conclusion –
1. Be a Barnabas (Acts 9:26-27)
2. Wait on God’s timing.
3. Show your colors.