✝️ Sermon Recap: Strong Zeal, Weak Sight Text: Acts 9:1–19 Big Idea: Zeal without God’s vision blinds us. Jesus opens our eyes so we can count the cost, say yes, and join His mission.I. ZEAL CAN MAKE YOU BLIND (vv. 1–9) Saul thought he was defending God, but he was opposing Him. Sometimes God has to stop us in our tracks so we can truly see. Your authority, your passion, or your past successes don’t make you right—only God’s mission does.Reflection: Where is your zeal outpacing God’s vision?II. GOD CALLS ORDINARY PEOPLE TO EXTRAORDINARY TASKS (vv. 10–15) Ananias was a regular disciple, but God sent him to the Church’s greatest enemy. God’s mission often sends us to people we’d rather avoid. When He calls, trust His preparation on both sides of the conversation.Reflection: Who is the “Saul” in your life God might be asking you to approach?III. DISCIPLESHIP BEGINS WITH COSTLY OBEDIENCE (vv. 16–19) Jesus doesn’t hide the cost—He reveals it upfront. Transformation means restored vision, united with Christ, and ready for mission. Grace changes enemies into family and fuels us for service.Reflection: What cost is obedience asking of you right now?🙏 Walk It Out: 5-Day DevotionalDay 1 – Blinded to See 📖 Acts 9:1–6; Proverbs 14:12 Zeal without truth can lead to destruction. Let Jesus interrupt you.Day 2 – God’s Prep Work 📖 Acts 9:10–12; Isaiah 6:8 God prepares both the messenger and the receiver. Will you say “Here I am”?Day 3 – Facing Your Fears 📖 Acts 9:13–15; Matthew 5:44 Obedience sometimes means loving those who once opposed you.Day 4 – Counting the Cost 📖 Acts 9:16; Luke 14:27–28 Following Jesus means carrying a cross—are you willing to pay the price?Day 5 – New Sight, New Mission 📖 Acts 9:17–19; 2 Corinthians 5:17 When Jesus restores you, He sends you. What’s your next step?🗣️ Adult Bible Class & Family Discussion QuestionsWhere have you experienced zeal that was out of alignment with God’s vision? → Follow-up: How can we better discern when passion is Spirit-led versus self-led? 📖 Proverbs 14:12; John 16:2Why do you think Jesus personally confronted Saul instead of sending someone else? → Follow-up: How does this show the seriousness of opposing His Church? 📖 Acts 9:3–5; Zechariah 2:8Why is it important to remember that authority or religious approval doesn’t make us right with God? → Follow-up: How do we test our mission against His Word? 📖 Acts 9:2; Galatians 1:11–12Why might God call you to someone who seems dangerous or unworthy? → Follow-up: How does the gospel change how we see people? 📖 Acts 9:13–15; Matthew 9:11–13What fears do we have about obeying God’s assignments? → Follow-up: What truths help us obey despite fear? 📖 Joshua 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:7Why is it important to count the cost of following Jesus before saying “yes”? → Follow-up: What are the dangers of skipping this step? 📖 Luke 14:27–28; Matthew 16:24What does Ananias calling Saul “Brother” teach us about grace and reconciliation? → Follow-up: Who in your life needs to hear that they are welcomed in Christ? 📖 Acts 9:17; Ephesians 2:14–16How does baptism mark a complete transformation in Saul’s story? → Follow-up: What does that transformation look like today? 📖 Acts 9:18; Romans 6:4Why is spiritual renewal often paired with physical restoration in Scripture? → Follow-up: How can we care for both body and soul in ministry? 📖 Acts 9:19; 3 John 2How do we stay mission-ready after God restores us? → Follow-up: What habits keep us prepared to serve? 📖 1 Peter 3:15; Colossians 4:6Who in your life might already be praying for the truth you carry? → Follow-up: How will you take the next step toward them this week? 📖 Acts 9:11–12; Romans 10:14–15What would change in our church if we truly let Jesus set our direction instead of our traditions or personal zeal? → Follow-up: How could that impact our city and beyond? 📖 Acts 1:8; Proverbs 3:5–6🧾 Quick Scripture Reference ListProverbs 14:12 – The way that seems right but ends in death John 16:2 – Thinking they serve God while opposing Him Acts 9:1–2 – Zeal without truth makes enemies of Christ Acts 9:3–5 – Jesus confronts Saul directly Zechariah 2:8 – Touching God’s people touches Him Galatians 1:11–12 – Gospel not from man, but from Christ Isaiah 6:8 – Here am I; send me Matthew 5:44 – Love your enemies Joshua 1:9 – Be strong and courageous 2 Timothy 1:7 – Spirit of power, love, and self-control Luke 14:27–28 – Count the cost of following Jesus Matthew 16:24 – Take up your cross Acts 9:17 – Calling enemies “brother” in Christ Ephesians 2:14–16 – Christ is our peace Acts 9:18 – Baptism and transformation Romans 6:4 – Walk in newness of life Acts 9:19 – Renewal before mission 3 John 2 – Prosper in body and soul 1 Peter 3:15 – Be ready to give an answer Colossians 4:6 – Speech seasoned with salt Acts 9:11–12 – God prepares both sides Romans 10:14–15 – How will they hear? Acts 1:8 – Witnesses to the ends of the earth Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trust in the Lord, not your own understanding

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