What do you think the Jews in the synagogue expected when Saul showed up?

A) A zealous Pharisee. B) An angry killer. C) A repentant man. D) A spy.

What does it tell you about Saul, that the Jews in Damascus and Jerusalem wanted to kill him?

A) He was threatening. B) He was passionate. C) He had influence. D) He was believable.

What is the single greatest sign of Saul’s transformation?

A) The voice he heard on the road to Damascus. B) His sight returning. C) His powerful preaching. D) His change of heart.

Saul preached that Jesus is the Son of God. If you could tell others one thing about Jesus what would it be? Why? Not everyone has a conversation story as dramatic as Saul’s. How has Jesus changed your heart and life? The Rest of the Story Who else was smuggled out of a city by being lowered over the city walls? See Joshua 2.

Take some time to read the story of Saul escaping from Damascus in Acts 9:19-25.

Why was Saul’s behavior so surprising? How would you explain it? What is your favorite part of this story and why?

A) Jesus appearing to Saul on the road. B) The disciples’ shock at seeing Saul. C) Saul being smuggled out of the city.

Besides Ananias, who was Saul with in Damascus? What surprising thing did Saul do during his time there? What did the disciples think Saul had come to do? What did the Jews secretly plan to do to Saul, and how was their plan foiled?

Saul Escapes from Damascus

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Take some time to read the story of Saul escaping from Damascus in Acts 9:19-25.

Why was Saul’s behavior so surprising? How would you explain it? What is your favorite part of this story and why?

A) Jesus appearing to Saul on the road. B) The disciples’ shock at seeing Saul. C) Saul being smuggled out of the city.

Besides Ananias, who was Saul with in Damascus? What surprising thing did Saul do during his time there? What did the disciples think Saul had come to do? What did the Jews secretly plan to do to Saul, and how was their plan foiled?

Saul Escapes from Damascus

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THE WORSHIP, THE WORD & THE WAY ~ © 2011. Northland, A Church Distributed, Inc. ~ ResourceWell.org

What do you think the Jews in the synagogue expected when Saul showed up?

A) A zealous Pharisee. B) An angry killer. C) A repentant man. D) A spy.

What does it tell you about Saul, that the Jews in Damascus and Jerusalem wanted to kill him?

A) He was threatening. B) He was passionate. C) He had influence. D) He was believable.

What is the single greatest sign of Saul’s transformation?

A) The voice he heard on the road to Damascus. B) His sight returning. C) His powerful preaching. D) His change of heart.

Saul preached that Jesus is the Son of God. If you could tell others one thing about Jesus what would it be? Why? Not everyone has a conversation story as dramatic as Saul’s. How has Jesus changed your heart and life? The Rest of the Story Who else was smuggled out of a city by being lowered over the city walls? See Joshua 2.