Acts
Chapter 9
Saul encounters Jesus and begins preaching, while Peter heals Aeneas and raises Tabitha.
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Acts 9:1–18 — Saul’s Encounter with Jesus and Ananias
Saul requests letters to arrest followers of the Way in Damascus.
A light from heaven shines around Saul.
Jesus asks, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”
Saul is blinded and led into Damascus.
For three days, he cannot see and neither eats nor drinks.
The Lord sends Ananias to Saul on Straight Street.
Ananias is afraid because of Saul’s reputation.
Jesus calls Saul his chosen instrument.
Saul will carry Jesus’ name before Gentiles, kings, and Israel.
Ananias lays hands on Saul.
Saul regains his sight and is baptized.
Acts 9:1–18
Acts 9:19–22 — Saul Begins Preaching in Damascus
Saul takes food and regains strength.
He spends several days with the disciples in Damascus.
He immediately preaches Jesus in the synagogues.
Saul proclaims that Jesus is the Son of God.
The people are amazed because Saul had persecuted Christians.
Saul grows stronger and proves that Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 9:19–22
Acts 9:23–25 — Saul Escapes from Damascus
After many days, the Jews plot to kill Saul.
They watch the city gates day and night.
Saul learns of their plot.
His disciples help him escape at night.
They lower him through an opening in the wall in a basket.
Acts 9:23–25
Acts 9:26–31 — Saul in Jerusalem and the Church at Peace
Saul comes to Jerusalem and attempts to join the disciples.
The disciples are afraid because they do not believe he is a follower of Jesus.
Barnabas brings Saul to the apostles.
Barnabas explains Saul’s encounter with Jesus and his bold preaching.
Saul preaches boldly in Jerusalem.
He disputes with the Hellenists, who seek to kill him.
The brothers take Saul to Caesarea and send him to Tarsus.
The church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experiences peace.
The church is strengthened and multiplies.
Acts 9:26–31
Acts 9:32–35 — Peter Heals Aeneas
Peter visits the believers in Lydda.
He finds Aeneas, who has been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years.
Peter tells him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you.”
Peter instructs him to rise and make his bed.
Aeneas immediately rises.
Residents of Lydda and Sharon see him and turn to the Lord.
Acts 9:32–35
Acts 9:36–43 — Peter Raises Tabitha (Dorcas)
Tabitha, also called Dorcas, lives in Joppa.
She is known for good works and acts of charity.
Tabitha becomes ill and dies.
The disciples send two men to bring Peter from Lydda.
The widows show Peter the clothing Dorcas had made.
Peter puts everyone outside, kneels, and prays.
Peter says, “Tabitha, arise.”
Tabitha opens her eyes and sits up.
Peter presents her alive to the saints and widows.
Many people in Joppa believe in the Lord.
Peter stays with Simon the tanner.
Acts 9:36–43