qstHead = new init_array("","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","",""); Right answer"; Faith & Trust History & The Bible The men would tell Saul that the donkeys had been found and that they were back at Saul's house. When we hear Gods voice, we may hesitate to react, but moving forward can cause us to become a reluctant hero Ananias of Damascus is such a hero. if (valid[18]==0) { Try, One Small Change Will Energize Tomorrow's Sermon, Slow Down, Big Fellawhat A Motorcyclist Taught Me About Preaching, Spit-Shine Tomorrow's Sermon Before You Go To Bed Tonight. If you need to come, do so as we stand and sing. The only distinction given for Ananias is that he was from Damascus. frames.quiz_top.document.writeln (", "); February 2019 EndQuiz(); if (flag==1) documento.write("T"); doValuate(17,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.score18,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.risposta18); else { He tells Ananias Go, for he is a chosen vessel of mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings and the children of Israel. It is in Acts 9 and involves just two people, the disciple Ananias and Saul. July 2014 September 2016 11 The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. We know nothing about Ananias except what this passage tells us. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. Ps. } window.status = ""; Ananias came to help Saul become spiritually acceptable before God, and thus also help him become a candidate for the reception of the Holy Spirit. Ananias, at first, was reluctant to go to Saul. else EndQuiz(); He is to bring these believers to Jerusalem for trial before the puppet court of the Sanhedrin. _ _ _ 3. doValuate(1,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.score2,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.risposta2); June 2016 Faith & Works textField.value = "Correct answer"; Comments are closed. if (valid[6]==0) { PrintCopyright(1); doValuate(20,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.score21,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.risposta21); 16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name's sake." 17 And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who Luke may intentionally contrast two blind men in the middle of the book of Acts. document.location = GetLinkFromMark(voto); As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Sunday AM Classes: 9:30 After that encounter with Jesus, he remained blind and fasted from food and drink. } frames.quiz_main.document.writeln(". Ananias is not the last believer who has seen fit to keep God up to date." But then Ananias surprises us, once he answers God's call, and goes the extra nine yards, calling Saul "Brother." frames.quiz_main.document.clear(); } } PrintResults(); frames.quiz_status.document.clear(); } } August 2016 But Saul is understandably reluctant to give so many racist people the chance to jeer at him, and his response to Lanahan suggests he's become cynical about what it's like to play hockey at "the higher levels." Active Themes Lanahan can sees that Saul is wary about moving to a higher level. At the very least you could set up a Bible study to be conducted by someone who knows how to evangelize. December 2017 So Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." New American Standard Version. if (silent==1) { In spite of the clear and present danger, Ananias went and began to look for the Christian hunter Saul. April 2018 frames.quiz_status.document.close(); March 2020 It is significant that Ananias was simply a disciple (and not an apostle) in that Pauls apostleship was not founded on the ministry of another apostle (Gal. Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God. The Christian Calling IntroductionIn this passage, we have the visions of the blinded Paul and the Christian Ananias which took place in Damascus. if (valid[8]==0) { January 2016 God's reasons for bringing about the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira involve His abhorrence of sin, the hypocrisy of the couple, and the lesson for the rest of the church, both then and now. Once Sauls sight was restored, he arose and was baptized. } April 2014 } I like to think that he began the sentence with uncertainty and confusion, and perhaps with with the words UmmmGod. receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. There was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. PrintOpenHTML(frames.quiz_main.document,"",1); more wicked. doValuate(11,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.score12,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.risposta12); July 2016 Be transformed Seek Godly council Read the Bible, Sometimes Before You Ask, You Know the Answer, Thank You is Often an Opportunity to Build a Relationship. All content Tim Challies, 2002-2023. window.status = ""; His friends snuck him out of Damascus in a basket. April 2022 Reflection: by Kathryn M. Matthews. doc.writeln(", "); Just follow the link above and get the details! allAnsReport[8] = new frames.quiz_main.initValuate9(); There was a man in Damascus named Ananias. allAnsReport[5] = new frames.quiz_main.initValuate6(); And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. Small acts of obedience that are premised on the Word of God, even when they seem contrary to reason, and even when they seem to challenge what seems so plain, can have great significance. The Christian Faith And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. September 2014 } Saul had selfishly turned away from God. This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel (Acts 9:13-15). A certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. As a matter of fact, providence dictated that He would use this man to do incredible things for His kingdom. } The men would give Saul food. function PrintBooleanAnswer(n,textField) Return to: Questions about People in the Bible frames.quiz_status.document.writeln (bodyTagFrame2); PrintOpenHTML(frames.quiz_top.document,"",1); Placing his hands on Saul, he said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Immediately, something like scales fell from Sauls eyes, and he could see again. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. How? The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!" "Yes, Lord," he answered. In this passage, we have the visions of the blinded Paul and the Christian Ananias which took place In As Saul sits and waits, the scene fades momentarily and now we are introduced to Ananias (not to be confused with Ananias the High Priest or Ananias husband of Sapphira who lied to the Holy Spirit) who is called a disciple at Damascus. The Lord appears to Ananias in a vision and tells him Arise and go to the street called Straight and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying. April 2019 To him said the Lord in a vision.It is clear from Acts 9:16 that the writer is speaking of the Lord Jesus. Ananias was a disciple of Jesus who lived in Damascus and was _ _ _ 2. Saul knew that could only be God (cf. PrintResultOnTopFrame(); else { Saul made havoc of the church and dragged men and women off to prison (Acts 8:3). See the notes on Isaiah 1:1; compare Genesis 15:1; Numbers 12:6; Ezekiel 11:24; Acts 10:3; Acts 11:5; Acts 16:9; Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:2; Daniel 7:1-2, Daniel 7:26; Daniel 10:7. allAnsReport[18] = new frames.quiz_main.initValuate19(); However, Ananias likely called Saul brother because he was a fellow Jew. var tipo; documento.writeln (''); Ananias was called by God and told to go get Saul. "Ananias Get up and go to the street called Straight, to the house of Judas, and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, since he is praying there. arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16). April 2020 Ananias was God's selected person to help Saul. Following Gods directions has consequences and some life-changing. And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name. But the Lord said to Ananias, Go! allAnsReport[17] = new frames.quiz_main.initValuate18(); June 22, 2022 Posted by: Category: Uncategorized; } } function PrintResults() Ananias was willing to be the answer to prayer. In a vision - Perhaps by a dream. frames.quiz_status.document.domanda.clock.value = timeStr; PrintOpenHTML(frames.quiz_top.document,"",1); He was told by Jesus to meet a man named Ananias, and told I think we have to put this in modern terms to even begin to understand the situation. Christian Living November 2021 } } window.status = ""; Unsubscribe at anytime. Even in antiquity, news traveled quicklyAnanias knew about Saul. Books Of The Bible frames.quiz_status.document.writeln (", "); Ananias' protests lead to "the Lord" instructing him, saying "Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel; I myself. It was an act of faith and bravery equivalent to helping a lion out of a trap. He consented to the death of Stephen (Acts 8:1). I was thinking this morning about one of my favorite passages of Scripture. "Brother Saul," a common greeting, was not a statement about Saul's spiritual condition, yea or nay. I can just picture Him stammering a bit as he takes it upon himself to remind God of just who this Saul guy is. Their act of selling property to appear as though they were giving like the others (Acts 4:32-37), and then keeping part of the money, resulted in Gods judgment of their hypocrisy with death.The third Ananias was the high priest and president of the Sanhedrin at the time of Pauls arrest (Acts 23:2). Subscribe Free To Walk With God - The Journey, March 25, 2020 By Greg and Theresa Nalls This , March 18, 2020 Two are better than one because , March 11, 2020 I remember the smells and taste , March 4, 2020 Funerals seem to be passe. 14 And he has come here with authority from the . Now, he leaves Damascus under the cover of night in order to escape with his life. 2. February 2021 } function PrintTrueOrFalse(documento,flag) { The book of Acts does not give us a complete history of the early church, but reports only the important events of its growth. The Bible doesnt tell us. I suspect I would have said the same thing to God just in case He had somehow forgotten a little detail. Ananias was instructed to come to Saul, restore his, sight, baptize him, and reveal his commission to him. If we are reluctant evangelists, we might miss opportunities. But thats the story as we know it, from our perspective in nice safe hindsight. if (valid[9]==0) { Here we see Jesus fulfilling that promise and sending one to Saul to tell him that he must do. When Paul preached to the Corinthians, his preaching was in demonstration and of the Spirit and of power that [their] faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God (1 Cor 2:5). allAnsReport[7] = new frames.quiz_main.initValuate8(); function PrintAnswerOnTopFrame(message,explan,soundFile) The Lord told Ananias to go see Saul of Tarsus. frames.quiz_top.document.close(); PrintLinkBack(frames.quiz_main.document); December 2014 Tradition says that later Ananias became bishop of Damascus and died a Martyr. if (valid[7]==0) { When honest individuals hear the Gospel today, they will arise and be baptized. . tipo = GetTypeOfSubstitution(mark); b Ananias was successful because he trusted Jesus and he viewed Saul as his brother. Ananias was a reluctant evangelist; we can be reluctant evangelists, too. } How? We can overcome our fears if, like Ananias, we trust that Jesus is directing the preaching work, we have empathy for people, and we view even the most intimidating individuals . textField.value = msg; But who was Ananias? PrintOpenHTML(frames.quiz_top.document,"Quiz Result",1); We read over those last few words telling us that Saul got up and was baptized, but imagine Ananias feelings waiting to see exactly what Saul would do once his sight was restored. After Saul was blinded in an encounter with God on the Road to Damascus, his traveling companions led . if (GetTypeOfSubstitution(voto)<=2) { May 2016 msg = "Wrong! Although Ananias was reluctant, he went and preached to Saul. { Remember that Saul lost his sight in his encounter with Jesus (Acts 9:9). str += ""+voto+"/"+maxvoto; Now we have a servant seeking God. Scripture In Question 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. Gratitude frames.quiz_top.document.writeln (""); if (valid[12]==0) { Persecution Dont you know that your people are persecuted in that nation? And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.It was the Lord Jesus who spoke to Ananias. October 2022 But God sent His Son in the person of Jesus Christ to live a perfect life, and then be unjustly executed. 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, t, he Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest. Ananias had not only heard of how Saul had been systematically destroying the church in Jerusalem, hunting down men and women and turning them over to the authorities, but also knew that he was on the march to Damascus, ready to destroy that church as well. Ananias is told that the G-d of Abraham has a plan to use Paul for preaching to all people. And he said, Behold, I 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, I 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 camest, 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.19a And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. When Persecution brought Dispersion, where did the Apostles go? } documento.writeln (''); Encouragement It doesnt matter if it does good or not, God has commanded us to go. } frames.quiz_main.document.close(); Today , February 26, 2020 Have you noticed that people excuse , March 25, 2020 People expect kindness from their families , March 18, 2020 The Global Positioning System (GPS) has , March 25, 2020 I discovered you would never build , March 18, 2020 Sometimes I buy a book because , Make one new friend this week. } } doValuate(14,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.score15,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.risposta15); if (valid[4]==0) { When people think of this church, they should think that we are a group concerned about sharing our faith. frames.quiz_top.document.writeln (", "); Over three days he comes to fully realize what God has done through Jesus and he is called to be the "light to the Gentiles.". Home|About Preachology|About Me|Contact Me|Free Newsletter|Free Blog, Join in and write your own page! Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. documento.writeln (''); return okSound; In Ananias thinking, if he went to Saul, he would be bound, taken to Jerusalem, and executed. At that moment Sauls blindness is ended. Spiritual Growth Saul arose and was baptized by the reluctant hero, Ananias. Saul immediately began doing what the Lord wanted him to do; he preached that Jesus was the Christ, the Messiah, the Christ of God. } if ((valid[n]==3)||(valid[n]==5)) Explain why Ananias did not want to do what Jesus commanded him to do? Barnes' Notes on the Bible A certain disciple - A Christian. Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, thin about these things. Fasting and praying might indicate a change of direction, but still, Saul needed to come in contact with the Lords will for his life. February 2022 When God wanted to lead Saul of Tarsus into the assurance of salvation He used Ananias. } Saul immediately began preaching the truth about Jesus and this made some people angry. why was ananias reluctant to go to saulfrankie ryan city on a hill dead Ananias showed weakness here. Ananias is a common name among the Jews and means Jehovah is gracious., Since Ananias was a common name among the Jews, this could have been nearly any Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." 11 And the Lord said to him, "Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, 12 and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that . function showTooltip (strTooltip) { } { ii. Saul would suffer many things for the name of Christ2 Corinthians 11:23-28 recounts Pauls sufferings. The answer: 'I am Jesus. Sunday AM Worship: 10:15 if (valid[13]==0) { return warnSound; function FinalActions() { They must be filled with great confusion and despair. doValuate(10,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.score11,frames.quiz_main.document.domanda.risposta11); God's approval and spirit, his personality traits became more and } After all, he has done harm to Your saints in Jerusalem and is now ready to bind all who call on Your name in Damascus. } March 2015 He also knew that Saul had come to Damascus to persecute Christians there (v. 14). Even reluctant evangelists convert when they preach the Gospel. Their act of selling property to appear as though they were giving like the others (Acts 4:32-37), and then keeping part of the money, resulted in Gods judgment of their hypocrisy with death. } And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. if (valid[14]==0) { Are you on the Damascus R0ad? Ananias was understandably reluctant to approach this notorious persecutor, who had come to, Damascus expressly to arrest Christians like himself.

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