The Encounter that Changes a Man

Acts 9:1-6 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

INTRODUCTION:

The Past of the Apostle Paul

Zealous Persecutor

Chief of Sinners

Consented to Steven’s death.

TEXT:

Verse 1-2 - Paul Intends to slaughter the Saints.

Note; Saul has no desire to change his ways.

If a change is to occur, that must be a monumental life altering event.

Verse 3-4 - The Draw or the Divine luring of God.

The Encounter provokes a response from the sinner.

When you realize your sins are against Jesus (Yeshua).