The calling of an Influential Disciple-Maker

The calling of an Influential Disciple-Maker

Acts 9:11-18 

1. To accept God’s invitation to join Him in what He is doing (11,12)

2. To embrace the Disciple-Making mandate despite fears by leaving the results with Him (13-14) 

3. To proclaim God’s purposes and mission to those He chooses as spiritual influencers (15)

4. To equip the saints as they begin sharing Jesus’ sufferings (16)

5. To encourage and release influential disciple-makers as Jesus intends. (17,18)

“A disciple named Ananias lived in the city of Damascus. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” Ananias answered, “Yes, Lord.” The Lord told him, “Get up! Go to Judas’ house on Straight Street, and ask for a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus. He’s praying. In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias place his hands on him to restore his sight.” Ananias replied, “Lord, I’ve heard a lot of people tell about the many evil things this man has done to your people in Jerusalem. Saul has come here to Damascus with authority from the chief priests to put anyone who calls on your name in prison.” The Lord told Ananias, “Go! I’ve chosen this man to bring my name to nations, to kings, and to the people of Israel. I’ll show him how much he has to suffer for the sake of my name.” Ananias left and entered Judas’ house. After he placed his hands on Saul, Ananias said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way to Damascus, sent me to you. He wants you to see again and to be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like fish scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. Then Saul stood up and was baptized.” Acts 9:10-18 GW