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Acts 9

ACTS 9 – THE SALVATION OF SAUL, THE SOURCE OF PERSECUTION 
3/8/2026
Lesson 26: The Book of Acts
Text: Acts 9
Theme: While Saul persecutes the Church Christ confronts him.
In chapter 9 the focus turns to Saul and his salvation. The one most 
known for persecuting the Church will be converted by the Lord
In verses 1 & 2 notice some details that may easily be overlooked. 
How far away was Damascus?
Why was he going to the synagogues?
What is meant by “this way”?
In verses 3-6 we see come of the details concerning Saul’s 
salvation. 
Key points:
The Lord leads Saul to salvation
The salvation of Saul would not only impact those in Judaism, 
but also those in Christianity 
Key passage regarding Saul’s/Paul’s conversion: 1 Timothy 1:12-
15
Paul would later testify to his conversion in both Acts 22:6-11 
and Acts 26:12-18