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Act 22:7 And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you
persecuting Me?'

Act 22:8 So I answered, 'Who are You, Lord?' And He said to me, 'I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom
you are persecuting.'

Act 22:9 "And those who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid, but they did not
hear the voice of Him who spoke to me.

Act 22:10 So I said, 'What shall I do, Lord?' And the Lord said to me, 'Arise and go into
Damascus, and there you will be told all things which are appointed for you to do.'

Act 22:11 And since I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those
who were with me, I came into Damascus.

Paul explains to those listening how, at one time, he was zealous against the Christians,
throwing both men and women in prison and even killing some with his persecution, as was the
case with Stephen. He continues by explaining how he was on his way to Damascus to bring
prisoners involved in “the way” to Jerusalem to be punished. On the way, a supernatural light
shone from heaven and he heard a voice instructing him to continue to Damascus. Paul tells
them how he was blinded by the light and had to be led by his hand into Damascus with his
traveling companions.
ANANIAS (12-16)

An ordinary believer named Ananias receives a word from God for Saul and explains to Saul
that he has been chosen by God. He also encourages Saul to call upon the name of the Lord to
be saved.

THE OBEDIENCE OF ANANIAS

Ananias received a word from God and in response, he helped Paul. He was an ordinary
believer who knew the Word of God, which should be an encouragement to all believers who
are diligent in the Word. Ananias’s actions in helping Paul had a worldwide impact. Full-time
Christian service is not just for those in fivefold ministry; it is for all believers.

Act 22:12 "Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony
with all the Jews who dwelt there,

Ananias studied and obeyed the law. He was favored by God and men

Act 22:13 came to me; and he stood and said to me, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight.' And at
that same hour I looked Up at him.

Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight (anablepo: look up,
receive sight). And the same hour I looked up upon him.