A Profound Ministry Begins

I. Ananias Ministers to Saul 9:17-19a

II. Saul Preaches Christ 9:19b-26

A. In Damascus 19b-22

B. Persecution and Rejection 9:23-26

C. Saul’s His journey into Arabia -- Galatians 1:11-17

Where does this journey fit in Acts 9?
1. After his escape from Damascus in a basket, he went into Arabia – v. 25.

2. In the middle of verse 19 – staying with the disciples for a few days – but leaving before beginning any kind of public ministry.

III. Paul Learns more perfectly of Jesus Christ in Arabia
Galatians 1:11-17

IV. Saul’s Acceptance into the Christian Community 9:27-31

A. Barnabas 27

B. The Conclusion 28-31

C. Closing Applications

1. Salvation will be proceeded by, accompanied by, or soon followed by a deep conviction of sin.

2. Salvation will always include a change of life.
   

3. Baptism – is the definitive New Testament Ordinance that shows that we are new creatures in Christ. Romans 6:1-4