Paul Meets Jesus

Acts 9:1–19

WHAT HAPPENED

Saul was going on the road toward Damascus while he was still against the disciples of the Lord. Near Damascus, a bright light shone around him from heaven. Saul asked who was speaking, and Jesus told him who He was. The men with Saul heard a voice but saw no one. Later, Ananias came, put his hands on Saul, and told him that the Lord Jesus had sent him so Saul would receive his sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

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On the Road to Damascus

Saul was still full of threats against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest while he was on his way toward Damascus.

Acts 9:1

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A Light From Heaven

As Saul traveled, he came near Damascus. Suddenly a bright light from heaven shone around him. Everything changed in a moment.

Acts 9:3

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Who Are You, Lord?

Saul asked who was speaking to him. The Lord answered and told Saul that He was Jesus, the One Saul was persecuting. Jesus made it clear who He was.

Acts 9:5

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Led by the Hand

The men traveling with Saul were speechless. They heard a voice, but they did not see anyone. This was a real moment they could not explain.

Acts 9:7

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Ananias Comes to Pray

Ananias went to Saul and entered the house. He laid his hands on him and said that the Lord Jesus, who had appeared to Saul on the road, had sent him. Jesus sent Ananias so Saul would receive his sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:17

MEMORY VERSE · New King James Version (NKJV)

“But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.”

Acts 9:15

WHAT WE LEARN

Jesus met Saul when Saul was going the wrong way. Jesus knew him and spoke to him with power and mercy. This story shows us that Jesus can completely change a person and fill them with His Spirit.

DID YOU KNOW?

Damascus was the city Saul was traveling toward when the light from heaven shone around him.

TALK ABOUT IT

What happened near Damascus?
Who spoke to Saul?
What did the men with Saul hear?
What did Ananias say Jesus sent him to do?

PRAY ABOUT IT

Lord Jesus, You can change hearts completely. Please help me know You and follow You.

📍 Where it happened: The road to Damascus

CHARACTERS IN THIS STORY