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Acts 22:1-11 - Paul is struck blind on the way to Damascus.

He saw Jesus (Acts 9:6.

He saw that he was a sinner (I Timothy 1:15.

This was a revelation to him because he thought he was doing God’s will.

We must study the word of God so that we will know what sin is.

He saw being religious was not enough (Philippians 3:5-8.

Paul saw that the religion of his parents was not enough.

He saw conscience is not a safe guide (Acts 23:1.

I John 3:20-21 - The intellect, emotion, willpower, and conscience are all parts of the Biblical “heart”.

He saw he must change when wrong (Philippians 3:5-8.

An honest man will change from error to truth when he learns the truth.

He saw the tragedy of living a lie (Galatians 1:15-17.

He saw prayer does not save the sinner (Acts 9:11

Paul couldn’t just pray and be saved. He had to do what God commanded him to do.

He saw that baptism is necessary for salvation (Acts 22:16.

He saw that he must make Jesus’ word the rule of his life (Galatians 1:6-12.

Scientific foreknowledge

Quarantine for leprosy

Leviticus 13:1-3

Circumcision on the eighth day

Leviticus 12:3

Clotting protein level peaks on day eight

Life is in the blood

Leviticus 17:11

Washing

Numbers 19

Ship building ratio 30:5:3

Genesis 6:15

Fulfilled prophecy

Babylon and Jeremiah 50-51

Jeremiah 50:9 - Medes and other nations

“a horde of great nations”

“the kings of the Medes”

“Consecrate the nations against her”

Jeremiah 50:14 - Siege

“Draw up your battle lines against Babylon on every side”

Jeremiah 50:38 - Waters become dry

Jeremiah 51:39 - Babylonians drunk

“I will serve them their banquet and make them drunk”

“I will make her princes and her wise men drunk”

Jeremiah 50:26 - Eventual decline

“Pile her up like heaps”

“Never again to be inhabited”

Historical accuracies

Sargon, king of Assyria (Isaiah 20:1

The Hittites (Exodus 23:28

Erastus (Romans 16:23

The proconsul, Sergius Paulus (Acts 13:7

I Thessalonians 2:13

Galatians 5:19-23

I John 2:15-17 - This scripture lays out the tools of the devil.

Genesis 3:6 - All of the devil’s tools were used in the fall of man.

Selfishness causes a false sense of security.

Luke 12:16-21 - This man had a false sense of security in himself.

Psalms 14:1 - The fool says there is no God.

Luke 18:18-23 - the rich young ruler

Selfishness destroys relationships

Would adultery happen if selfishness was not involved?

There is no room for selfishess in any of our relationships, whether they are earthly or spiritual.

Romans 12:3 - condemnations against selfishness

II Kings 5:1-12 - the story of Naaman the leper

The difference between king and prophet

Naaman brought his letter to the king, but he really needed to speak to God’s prophet Elisha.

Luke 19:10 - Jesus is the one to whom we must point others for salvation.

II Kings 5:7 - We must be careful not to assume what we do not know as the king of Israel did.

The difference between wave and wash

II Kings 5:11 - Naaman had already decided how God was going to cure him.

Am I obeying all of what is written in God’s word? Let us not presume what God wants us to do like Naaman did.

The difference between Pharpar and Jordan

II Kings 5:12

Leviticus 10:1-4 - What difference did the fire make for Nadab and Abihu? It was the difference between life and death!

Galatians 1:8 - What difference does the message make? It’s the difference between being acceptable or not before God!

Hebrews 8:4-5 - Like Moses, we are to work according to the pattern God has shown us.

II Kings 5:13-14 - Naaman obeyed God and was cleansed.

Matthew 19:16-17 - How can we know who or what is good? God is the basis for what is good. He decides what is good and informs us through His word.

Examples of firm “goodness” include Jesus cleansing the temple (Matthew 21. How does this compare to our modern culture’s view of “goodness,” especially goodness in religion?

A good religious person will find truth and follow it sincerely.

Matthew 7:17-19 - Is a Christian’s life characterized by simply abstaining from sinful activities? Certainly not! We must go out and do good!

Matthew 7:13 - Many people tend to do what is easy instead of what is good.

In what way does Tabitha serve as an example of “good words” (Acts 9:36-39? Her service was a way of life, not just an isolated instance or two of goodness.

III John 1?

Being prideful and making it difficult for others to serve God is certainly not good.

Walking in truth and helping others as Gaius and Demetrius did is the kind of goodness we should emulate.

What are the practical benefits or results of a Christian being truly good?

I Timothy 2:15 - We silence the ignorance of foolish men.

Earthly relationships are more pleasant and peaceful because people appreciate our goodness.

It glorifies God.

It gives self respect.

It helps others.

The preacher:

Speak words that become sound doctrine (Titus 2:1

Speak so as to be understood (I Corinthians 14:19

Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15

Speak with all authority (Titus 2:15

The listener:

Take heed what you hear (Mark 8:24

Take heed how you hear (Luke 8:18

Be sure the word is mixed with faith (Hebrews 4:2

Put the word to use in your life (James 1:22-25

Control your thinking - do not let your mind wander (Nehemiah 8:3

Uphold, do not apologize for the truth that was taught. (Acts 18:24-26