Theory question 106
Mission to the GentilesNarrate the story of the conversion of Saul and show with two examples the effect of this conversion on the growth of the Church.
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Saul, still breathing threats against the disciples, got letters from the high priest to arrest believers in Damascus (Acts 9:1-2).
Near Damascus a light from heaven flashed about him; he fell and heard, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" (Acts 9:3-4).
He asked, "Who are you, Lord?" — "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting"; he was told to go into the city (Acts 9:5-6).
His companions heard the voice but saw no one; Saul was blind for three days and neither ate nor drank (Acts 9:7-9).
The Lord sent Ananias, who feared Saul, but was told Saul was a chosen instrument to carry His name to Gentiles, kings and Israel (Acts 9:10-16).
Ananias laid hands on him; something like scales fell from his eyes; he was filled with the Spirit and baptised (Acts 9:17-19).
He at once preached in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 9:20-22).
Effects (any two): persecution eased and the church had peace (Acts 9:31); he became apostle to the Gentiles and led missionary journeys founding churches (Acts 13–20); he wrote many epistles that teach the church; he defended Gentile freedom at the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15).
Narrate Acts 9:1-22 then give two effects with examples.