The Conversion of Saul: Lesson Five

God already knew the man He would send.

In Damascus a disciple named Ananias heard the Lord call him in a vision, and he answered.

Acts 9:10 (KJV): And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

The Lord told him to go to the street called Straight and ask for Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he prayeth.

Acts 9:11 (KJV): And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

Ananias was afraid. He had heard how much evil Saul had done to the saints at Jerusalem.

Acts 9:13 (KJV): Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

But the Lord said, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.

Acts 9:15 (KJV): But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

God would show Saul how great things he must suffer for His name's sake.

Acts 9:16 (KJV): For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.