A wonderful case history of an early disciple of Jesus Christ

1. ANANIAS AS AN
INSTRUMENT IN
GOD’S PLAN
Saul of Tarsus’s conversion to
Paul the Apostle
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2. Wonderful case history of an
ordinary disciple used in the
formation of a great apostle !!
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3. Risen Christ appears to Ananias
in a vision
ACTS 9:10-18
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4. GOD REVEALS HIS PLANS
 He instructs His servants Psa 25:14 ; 32:8
 Teaches the way to go Psa 25:12; 32:8
 Guides with His eyes Psa 32:8
 He reveals His secrets to
the prophets/ servants Amos 3 : 7
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5. QUALIFICATIONS OF ANANIAS
 God fearing disciple .. ‘Not famous’
 Had good report from the believers
 Instrument of the Holy Spirit
 Led a witnessing life
 Vessel of God’s grace
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6. Stepwise guidance of God
 Called by Name Acts 9:10 , Isa 43:10
 Immediate response
 Clear Map / address given by God v.11
 God communicates without ‘gap’ v.12
 Fear directly told to God v.13,14 ; Ps56:3
 God reveals His future plans for Saul
v.15,16 ; Gen 18:18
 Ananias believes God’s Word v.17
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7. ANANIAS’ OBEDIENCE
 Risks his life for Christ v.17
 Cost of discipleship paid Mt 19:29
 Jesus’ model followed Phil 2:5-7
 Reflected the love of Christ v. 18
 Said only what the Lord told him
 Did only what God commanded him to do
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8. SAUL CONVERTED WHOLLY!!
Acts 9:18,19
 God’s word prevailed
 Immediate miracle
 Healing in body, soul, spirit
 Obeyed in waters of baptism
 Strengthened
 Fellowship with church
 Witnessed for Christ
 Preached in Jewish synagogues
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9. AUTHOR
Mrs. Kalaneethy Christopher M.Sc., M.Phil., B.C.S
 Retired Collegiate Professor
 Formerly College Chaplain
 Formerly Vice-Principal
 LADY DOAK COLLEGE , MADURAI , INDIA
 The presentation is exclusively made for Sunday messages in
a local church community at Madurai, India
 No part of this can be reproduced without permission from
the author

10. AUTHOR
Mrs. Kalaneethy Christopher M.Sc., M.Phil., B.C.S
 Retired Collegiate Professor
 Formerly College Chaplain
 Formerly Vice-Principal
 LADY DOAK COLLEGE , MADURAI , INDIA
 The presentation is exclusively made for Sunday messages in
a local church community at Madurai, India
 No part of this can be reproduced without permission from
the author