Bible Study Snacks, Acts 22:1-15

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks! I hope everyone had a nice week! As always, I thank you so much for joining me as we walk together through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!

This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Twenty-two, Verses 1-15.

I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!

As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...

"Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen"

If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...

OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...

 1) Explore Paul's address to the Jerusalem mob.
2) Review Paul's description of the Lord's appearance on the road to Damascus.
3) Follow Paul's description of his obedience to the Gospel when taught by Ananias.

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 22:1-15...  

Paul addresses the crowd as "brethren and fathers" in Hebrew. The mob becomes very quiet when they hear that. Paul begins his defense by providing his background: He is a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia; he was brought up in Jerusalem at the "feet of Gamaliel;" he was taught "according to the strictness of our father's law;" and he was zealous toward God, just like them. Paul added that he had persecuted the Way to the death.

He bound and delivered men and women to prison. He acted under the high priest's and elders' authority. Paul calls upon their witness for himself. He has received letters from them to travel to Damascus to bring those of the Way back to Jerusalem for punishment. Paul then describes the Lord's appearance to him on the road to Damascus.

At about noon, a bright light shined around Paul. He fell to the ground. The Lord asks him why he is persecuting Him. The Lord identifies Himself as Jesus of Nazareth. Paul asks, "What shall I do, Lord?" The Lord tells him to go into Damascus and he will be told what to do. He is led by the hand into Damascus by his companions, because he can not see.

Paul then describes his obedience to the gospel when taught by Ananias. Ananias comes to Paul. He restores his sight. Ananias tells Paul that he has been chosen to "know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth. "Paul was to be "His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard." (1-15)

REVIEW QUESTIONS:

1) When Paul addressed the mob, what caused them to become quiet? (Acts 22:1-2)
2) List the information that Paul used to describe himself? (Acts 22:3-5)
3) What was the question that Paul heard on the road to Damascus? (Acts 22:6-7)
4) How did the Lord answer Paul's question, "Who are You, Lord?" (Acts 22:8)
5) When Paul asked, "What shall I do, Lord?" what was the answer? (Acts 22:10)
6) Why was Paul led by the hand into Damascus? (Acts 22:11)
7) Why did Paul have the Damascus road encounter? (Acts 22:14-15)

After completing this week's study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!

As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!  

Sheri