On the road to Damascus (Preview)
This Sunday, we intend to return to our exposition of the book of Acts. Usually in my sermons, I start with the broad picture and work into the details, but this Sunday, I hope to address one detail of the passage on Saul’s experience on the road to Damascus in Acts 9.
Therefore, in preparation I ask those at Heritage to consider the ninth chapter of Acts. However, let me ask you to ponder the following. In this chapter, there is a dramatic event in which the Lord Jesus speaks to Saul. It is often called “The conversion of Saul”…and rightly so. There is clearly a conversion from his Old Covenant beliefs to his embracing of the New Covenant (The Gospel). I would also suggest, and intend to preach at some point in the future that this is not only a conversion, but it is also a commission (think Isaiah or Ezekiel). But I digress; let us look at one part of chapter 9 in particular.
Consider the words that the Lord Jesus speaks to Saul.
What did Jesus say to Saul? Of all the things that could have been said and recorded about this incredible event, what is the significance of the Lord Jesus’ words in verses 4-5? Are these words merely a statement of conviction, proving the guilt of Saul and showing his need for repentance? Or do these words fit into the larger storyline of the book of Acts? Are these words meant to convey a message to the Church in the same, or greater, degree that they convey something to Saul?
My friends, there is power in the Word of God. Please join me in praying that we will seek and see this revealed wisdom of God and that we will act accordingly. I am looking forward to our studies together!
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