Victory Fellowship Bible Study
273 23rd St. S.W., Barberton, OH 44203
Wednesdays at 7pm
Rev. Roderick D. Grabski (330) 858-0223
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Session SEVEN: CONVERSIONS
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRAYER CONCERNS
II. Read / Listen / Discuss ACTS 8:4-40
a. Discuss initial observations & translation differences
b. Compare verses 8:5, 37 & 9:5 in various translations including KJV
III. THE MINISTRY OF PHILIP (8:4-40):
a. Conversion of the Samaritans (vv. 4-25)
• Signs and Wonders
• Great JOY (word is used 22 times in Luke’s gospel)
• Simon Magus – the man with divine Great Power
• Peter and John – “come on down” (see Luke 9:51-56)
1. Lay hands, pray for them to receive the Holy Spirit (2nd Blessing?)
2. “Simony” (see J.B. Phillips translation) eis apwleia
3. “I won’t pray - you do it for me?” (see John 2:23-25; James 2:19)
b. Conversion of an Ethiopian Eunuch (vv. 26-40)
• A divine appointment – led by an Angel
• The Jewish God in Ethiopia?
(1st Kings 10:1-10; 2nd Chronicles 9:1-9, 12)
• Isaiah 53 explained and the Eunuch responds
• Snatched by the Spirit of the Lord (Luke 24:30-36)
c. In review, see chart of Philip’s Travels
IV. Read / Listen / Discuss ACTS 9:1-31
a. Discuss initial observations & translation differences
V. SAUL’S CONVERSION (9:1-31):
a. Persecutor on a Mission (vv. 1-2). See also Philippians 3:6.
b. Saul Meets Jesus (vv. 3-9). Related also in 22:6-11 & 26:12-18.
• Damascus: world’s 2nd oldest city in existence. Tarsus is oldest
• Blinded by the Light (see 2nd Corinthians 4:3-7)
c. Saul meets Ananias and Is Baptized (vv. 10-19a)
d. Saul the Preacher (vv. 19b-30)
• See Galatians 1:11-24 for context
• In Damascus (many days = 3 years)
• In Jerusalem
• To Tarsus by way of Caesarea (stays put for 8-10 years)
VI. THE CHURCH FLOURISHES (9:31):
a. Remember Acts 1:8 in light of our Study Today.
“…but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."
VII. APPLICATION
• God can do amazing things through a Christian willing to serve Him.
• Every believer should be ready to explain the Gospel.
• God may give us a Divine appointment anytime. Be ready to perceive it when it happens.
• Do not minimize the Old Testament. Learn and study so you can find Christ in the OT as often as possible.
• God can covert the heart and life of the worst sinner.
VIII. Wrap up and Close in Prayer
NEXT SESSION: PETER’S MINISTRY TO THE GENTILES
- Read ACTS 9:32 – 11:18 to prepare for class
