Summer Devotional:
​No Other Name - A Devotional on the Book of Acts

Day 19 – June 25th, 2021
Read Acts 9:19b-43

Helpful Background
After Paul escaped from Damascus, he spent some time in Arabia, probably being trained & growing as a Christian. (Gal. 1:17-18)  Luke does not mention this time period, but jumps to Saul’s arrival in Jerusalem. Saul/Paul returned to Damascus and continued to serve the Lord there, until it was time to return to Jerusalem. Upon his arrival, only Barnabas would associate with him. Barnabas was the only believer who not only accepted Saul/Paul, but stood up for him and vouched for his faith in Jesus.

Questions - (9:28-30) What did Saul do once he had been accepted? What impact did he have?  Why did Saul’s preaching/persuasion develop so powerfully in such a short time? What happened as a result? How did Saul’s fellow believers respond? What did they do to protect/save Saul?

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Grab your journal or use the notes section on your phone.
Respond to the Scripture reading with your thoughts, questions, and/or prayer response to today’s Bible verses.​

Who was instrumental in your life in helping you to meet and/or follow Jesus? 
It is difficult to identify exactly when I understood the power of knowing Jesus since I was immersed in the story of Jesus from birth. My Father and Mother were actively involved in worship and they involved me and my sister at an early age which led me to recognizing Christ as my savior through baptism at twelve years of age.
​– Shared by Roe D.

For more background information & study questions on the Book of Acts, check out Brian Ralston's handouts here.