Introduction

- Luke 1:1-4

- Acts 1:1-2

Jesus’ Transforming Grace…

1. Extends to His enemies (Acts 9:1-2)   

- Pharisees   

- Saul   

- Me & You (Romans 5:10)

2. Requires a response (Acts 9:5-9)   

- Saul had resisted Jesus (Acts 26:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4)   

- This time Saul repented       

- Acts 26:15-19       

- 1 Corinthians 9:1     

  - 1 Corinthians 15:8       

- Luke 15:17-24

3. Calls for obedience (Acts 9:10-17)   

- Ananias needed to trust Jesus   

- Ananias needed to welcome an enemy as a brother   

- Ananias needed to encourage Saul   

- Saul needed to be a witness

4. Strengthens His disciples (Acts 9:15-16)   

- 2 Corinthians 12:9   

- Philippians 2:13   

- Philippians 4:12-13

Application

- Grasp the heart of Jesus

- Repent. Put your faith in Christ’s work for salvation

- Be witnesses for Jesus

- Turn to Jesus for strength when suffering and persecution come