Rooted and Grounded

1. What was the reaction of those who heard him in Acts 9:21?

2. What happened to Saul according to Acts 9:22?

3. After considerable time had passed, what do the Jews in Damascus begin to plot? What action do they take in Acts 9:24?

4. Who found out about the plot?

5. What do the disciples do in Acts 9:25?

6. Where does Saul go in Acts 9:26?

7. What is his reception there according to Acts 9:26?

8. Who brought him to the apostles? What does he tell them of Saul in Acts 9:27?

9. Copy Acts 9:28 here. Meditate on this. How does your heart receive this picture? Is Saul an encouragement? Do you admire his zeal and focus? Or do you fear he is stirring things up? Open yourself to God and ask Him to show you how you react to such situations.

10. Who was seeking to kill Saul in Acts 9:29?

11. Who helps Saul in Acts 9:30? What do they do?

Going deeper: Who were the Hellenists?

12. Where was Caesarea located? Why would they have taken Saul to Caesarea in order to send him off to Tarsus?

13. What do you learn about the church in Acts 9:31?

14. To whose ministry does Luke move his focus in Acts 9:32? What was he doing?

Going deeper: Where was Lydda?

15. According to Acts 9:33, who does Peter visit in Lydda? What was his condition?

16. What does Peter say to him in Acts 9:34? What is the response?

17. What is the reaction among those living in the area in Acts 9:35?

Going deeper: Where was Joppa located? What was the historical significance of Joppa?

18. Who was Tabitha (Dorcas) according to Acts 9:36?

19. What happened to Tabitha in Acts 9:37?

20. What did the disciples do according to Acts 9:38?

21. What was Peter’s response in Acts 9:39? What was he shown when he arrived?

22. What did Peter do in Acts 9:40-41? What was his prayer?

23. What was the effect of the healing on the community in Acts 9:42?

24. With whom does Peter stay in Joppa?

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