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Acts 9:10-12 God's plan to restore Paul's sight Day 9

 The theme of the Gospel Project Sunday School material is that God is at center stage of all events in the Bible.  The people are just the supporting cast.  This passage is a good example.

Blessings,

Jeff

Instruction - Ananias = "whom Jehovah has graciously given".  God does not tell us how Ananias came to be a disciple. Based on his name, We know he is a Jewish convert. Based on his knowledge of persecution in Jerusalem, there was an ongoing relationship believers in the two cities. But the point seems to be that God had planned all these events in advance. God is the main character in this story, just as He is the main character in all of scripture and history. God speaks to Ananias about a vision that He gave to Paul in response to Paul's enforced three days of prayer and fasting.  God sends one soldier into the headquarters of Jewish opposition.  

The house of Judas must have been trying to make sense of what had happened to Paul. Then Ananias shows up and restores Paul's sight. Surely those in house of Judas were converted. 

God has a plan in the midst of the trials of life.  Trust in Him at all times. 

Thanksgiving - in the midst of virus and politics and BLM, You have a plan.  It may involve judgment, but it always involves reconciliation and salvation for the elect who are currently "in the house of  Judas".  

Confession - neglecting the hope that I have been called to. When I don't see it, I refuse to wait for it with patience.  The things I hope for are not always aligned with the hope You have called me to. 


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