Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 9

Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 9

1. 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.
7. And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man
8. And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
9. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.
10. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, 1 am here, Lord.
11. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
12. And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
13. Then Ananias answered, Lord, 1 have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
14. And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
15. But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
16. For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.
17. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou earnest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost
18. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
19. And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul on certain days with the disciples who were at Damascus.
20. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
21. But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
22. But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
23. And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:
24. But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
25. Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket
26. And when Saul came to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
27. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus
28. And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem
29. And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him
30. When the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him forth to Tarsus.
31. Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
32. And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
33. And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years and was sick of the palsy.
34. And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
35. And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him and turned to the Lord.
36. Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
37. And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.
38. And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.
39. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
40. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. She opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
41. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
42. And it was known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. 43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

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Chapter 9 – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. ‘And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 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.” What happens to Saul on the way to Damascus? (Acts 9:3)

1. God appears to him
2. He is attacked by thieves and is saved by Christians
3. He is attacked by a group of Christians that are waiting for him
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. God appears to him

“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: And suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven…” (9:3)

Saul Blinded On The Damascus Road

Question 2. What does God say to Saul? (Acts 9:4)

1. “Saul, Saul, knowest ye not that ye are to love thine enemies?”
2. “Saul, Saul, dost ye not love me?”
3. “Saul, Saul, why persecutes! thou me?”
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. “Saul, Saul, why persecutes! thou me?”

Question 3. ‘And he said, ‘Who art thou, Lord?r And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.’ And he trembling and astonished said, ‘Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?1 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.’ And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. And Saul arose from the earth….” Why does Saul need to be brought by others to Damascus? (Acts 9:8)

1. Because he is unable to walk
2. Because he has gone blind
3. Because he has lost his wits
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. Because he has gone blind

“And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: But they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink/’ (9:8-9)

Question 4. Who does God send to Saul to restore his sight? (Acts 9:10)

1. Ananias
2. Josephus
3. Archippus
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. Ananias

“And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, ‘Ananias.’ And he said, ‘Behold, I am here, Lord.”‘ (9:10)

Question 5. What is Ananias’ concern about going to Saul? (Acts 9:13)

1. He is concerned that Saul will not know who Ananias is
2. He is concerned that he (Ananias) will not be a good representative of the faith
3. He is concerned because he (Ananias) is unable to speak Hebrew
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

Saul Blinded On The Damascus Road

“Then Ananias answered, ‘Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.'” (9:13-14)

Question 6. “And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou earnest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.’ And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: And he received sight forthwith, and arose….” What is the first thing that Saul does when he regains his sight? (Acts 9:18)

1. He has something to eat
2. He gives glory to God
3. He begins his persecution of the Christians
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: And he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.” (9:1 8-19)

Question 7. “And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard him were amazed, and said, rIs not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?1 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.1’ What do the Jews decide to do? (Acts 9:23)

1. They decide to throw Saul in jail
2. They decide to debate Saul in front of all the people
3. They decide to kill Saul
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 3. They decide to kill Saul

“And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him….” (9:23)

Acts 9 Saul Preaches In Damascus

Question 8. “But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.” How does Saul escape the Jews? (Acts 9:25)

1. They lower him down in a basket outside the city walls
2. They hide him under some hay on a cart
3. They hide him in a barrel on a cart
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. They lower him down in a basket outside the city walls

“Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.” (9:25)

Question 9. Who convinces the disciples to trust Saul? (Acts 9:27)

1. Peter
2. Barnabas
3. Ananias
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. Barnabas

Question 10. Why do the disciples send Saul to Caesarea? (Acts 9:29-30)

1. Because he is causing some problems in the community in Jerusalem
2. Because there is a need in the community in Caesarea for a preacher
3. Because some Greeks want to kill him
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 3. Because some Greeks want to kill him

“And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: But they went about to slay him. When the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.” (9:29-30)

Question 11. Near the end of Acts 9 we read about a disciple in Joppa, what is her name? (Acts 9:36)

1. Lydia
2. Sapphira
3. Elena
4. None of the above

Answer: 4. None of the above

Role Of Ananias In Saul’S Conversion Acts 9

“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.’’ (9:36)

Question 12. What happens to Tabitha? (Acts 9:37)

1. She dies
2. She gets beaten by the Jews
3. She is given the power to heal people
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. She dies

“And it came to pass in those days, that she [Tabitha] was sick, and died: Whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.” (9:37)

Question 13. What do those who are with Tabitha do after she dies? (Acts 9:38)

1. They bury her
2. They ask Peter to come
3. They bring her to Jerusalem
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. They ask Peter to come

“And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he came, they brought him into the upper chamber: And all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.” (9:33- 39)

Question 14. What does Peter do when he arrives? (Acts 9:40 41)

1. He weeps
2. He raises Tabitha from the dead
3. He prepares Tabitha’s body for burial, anointing her with sweet spices, and wrapping her in fresh linen
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. He raises Tabitha from the dead

Role Of Ananias In Saul’S Conversion Acts 9

“But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, ‘Tabitha, arise.’ And she opened her eyes: And when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.” (9:40-41)