Saul Proclaims Jesus

Acts 9:1-19

The Big Idea

Jesus can change a person’s direction. Saul began telling others about Jesus, and Ananias showed courage by obeying God.

The Bible Story

Saul Meets Jesus on the Road

Acts 9:19-20 says that Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. He then immediately proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying that Jesus is the Son of God. This was a remarkable change from Saul’s earlier opposition to the Lord’s disciples. On the road to Damascus, Jesus had confronted Saul. Saul entered Damascus blind, and Ananias obeyed Jesus by going to him. Ananias laid hands on Saul, and Saul regained his sight, was filled with the Holy Spirit, was baptized, ate, and regained strength. After spending time with the disciples, Saul began speaking publicly about Jesus. This scene focuses only on that first proclamation in Damascus. It does not include later journeys, named converts, or additional sermon content.

Themes

Ananias obeys despite fearing Saul.Jesus confronts and changes Saul.Saul immediately begins proclaiming Jesus as the Son of God.Saul receives sight, the Holy Spirit, baptism, and new strength.

Bible moment

The Bible moment

Look closely

What children can notice

Saul stands in a Damascus synagogue speaking to listeners about Jesus as the Son of God. The disciples in Damascus may be shown nearby as distinct, supportive figures, while the synagogue setting remains simple and respectful. His open posture and changed expression show his immediate new direction.

Talk together

Talk about it

What change happened in Saul’s life?
How did Ananias show courage?

For families, church, and class

Use this page

Use this page after reading Acts 9:19-20, or as part of a lesson on Saul’s change and Ananias’s obedience. Invite children to notice what the passage says without adding later events. Adults can explain that the picture shows Saul’s first proclamation in Damascus.

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