Acts 9:1-9 - Two Questions

In this section of Acts chapter 9, Saul travels to Damascus and meets God along the way.

[fernandomarquez]

Glory to GOD, prayers out to church Calvary, DAVID GUZIK .

[alysarenee]

What’s the best way to give to Pastor Guzik? I’ve been really blessed by his ministry.

[charlotte]

Pastor Guzik is great in his teaching. Il be listening a lifetime.

[sharongriffith]

Revered Guzik, I absolutely love the humor of our Father! He takes one who absolutely hated Christ's followers and then low and behold....HE BECAME ONE! Is not God absolutely wonderful!?

[lamminlallamminlal]

I wish to hear what the last part of verse 5 what Jesus said, " it hard for thee to kick against the pricks " coz I don't understand what Jesus really mean by that, but if you used modern Bible versions then it's obvious that you will have a half truth in Preaching and in studying the perfect word of God

[feliciakelly]

Acts 9 ;5...How did this happen that all heard the voice of Jesus from Heaven not The father when Jesus is in human form unlike The Father.
This is a contradictory of words that confuses me. Jesus was not in Heaven. He was walking the earth..This makes no sense to me. How did Jesus voice come from heaven for all the men to hear if Jesus is walking in earth..How did his voice come from Heaven?? Please help me to understand. Thank you.

[sharongriffith]

Thank you for today's lesson. I always learn so much from you, whom I listen to the message first and then I listen to the same scripture in John MacArthur's sermon and from the both of you wonderful men of God...I am learning as the Holy Spirit of God is my study companion.

[davidstafford]

Praise God!!!for your Ministry Pastor Guzik!!! Ill keep you in my daily prayers!!

[ruthmitchell]

Such beautiful teaching of Gods word! Thank you! Thank you!!

[marsonofjo]

You lie very confidently. You shout "Saul hunted Christians!"

Acts 9:1-2
1Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest 2and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.

Saul was hunting the disciples.
The disciples were known as the Way.
The Way met in synagogues.
Saul was operating under the authority of the High Priest/Sanhedrin.
Therefore, both Saul and the disciples were recognized as observers of the TaNaKh aka Torah, Neviim, Ketuvim. They were NOT Christians.

In Acts 24:5&14, the Way is also known as the Natsarim Sect of 1st Century Judaism or YHUDUT. The original followers were 1st century Jews.

Do not be deceived. Do not deceive.

[andreoates]

Hey Pastor Dave wonderful teaching message. God bless you sir thank you so much made it Lord bless you and your family and your ministry.☺️💕