In today"s sermon, "You Are My Chosen Vessel", according to the section "Summary From Last Week(36)": What does man's religious spirit cause, and how does Satan use this to kill Jesus? How is this evil spirit cast out of man's heart, and what is the result if it isn't?
What finally came upon Saul to rid him of control by his evil religious spirit, and what did he finally realize? What is the blessing of such a moment of near-death, and why is the suffering which causes it absolutely necessary?
In the section "One Must Die In Order To Live": Why did God send Ananias to Saul? How did Saul become an enemy to both sides after accepting Jesus as his saviour?
What does it mean to believe in Jesus and what happens to us afterwards? Why can't we go back to our old ways? How will a new order be created? How is our shameful moment a very necessary process to be recreated as a man of God? (see preceding statements, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and Isaiah 43:18-19)
What is the spiritual law of the Gospel? What is the reality of the Gospel? In Hebrews 11:19, how did Abraham receive Isaac back from death? How did Jacob have the same experience, and likewise Saul? How do those who have the mark of the death of Christ live a new life?
When does God's grace begin to invade and rule over the whole arena of our lives?How is all this explained in Mark 2:22? How do all of god's saints have evidence of their death in Christ? What are incidents of our internal and external deaths evidence of?
In the section "But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! This man is my chosen instrument ... I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.' ": Why was Ananias sent by God? Why did Ananias question or "doubt" God? What did God tell Ananias?
Why did God not stop Saul's evil behavior beforehand? What made Saul deeply realize how wicked he had lived, and what was his revelation? What is the trustworthy saying that the Apostle Paul states in 1 Timothy 1:13-15?
What are two views, or "hands", shown here of how Saul became a main figure for world mission and main author of the New Testament? What made Saul realize he was really a "wretch"? What is the "lump" of evil darkness that tries to "control" our minds and bodies, and how do we rid ourselves of it? Where will we find the Lord whom we can absolutely trust?
What kind of vessel did Saul have, and what did it become, according to 2 Corinthians 4:6-7? How does one become a worthy vessel for God? How does 2 Timothy 2:19-21 say we become "an instrument for noble purposes"? Which vessels are "truly worthy" from God's perspective? How was Saul's vessel recognized in people's eyes and in God's eyes?
What will God's chosen vessel surely receive suffering for? Why did those who opposed Paul try so hard to stop him violently by any means? What does Romans 7:18-25 say about our internal suffering, and who will rescue us from it?
In the "Conclusion": What is the mark of God's grace on His chosen vessel, and what must those who have these marks do every day? How do we realize the true reality of His death? What must happen for us to enjoy the truth of Christ and share the mystery of the Gospel with others more confidently?
In "Beloved Enemy", by Ray Stedman: What is the conclusion of the re-evaluation that came to Paul's life when he was converted on the Damascus road, as given by Major Ian Thomas? How is Paul's conversion account likened to the process of photography in this sermon?
What is the first thing Paul experienced as a Christian, and what is the "poetic irony" found in the names of the two obscure Christians sent to help him? What is the "first mark of a Christian" spoken to Ananias by God to reassure him in going to heal Saul?
What is the ministry given to Paul, and two things he was told about this ministry? What were the three groups he was to minister to? Why does Stedman say "suffering" is part of Christian life, and how is this directly reflected in 1 Corinthians 13 and in the character of Jesus Christ Himself? How is suffering related to forgiveness?
How does God equip Paul for this ministry? How was Paul's vision changed both literally and symbolically by his healing at the hands of Ananias? How was baptism the final step in Paul's preparation, and how have we all been blessed through the conversion of this man? What is the principle stated here that can help us understand that we too can be changed like Paul?
In today's daily devotion, entitled "The Beautiful Bride": How does the vision of the church being the bride of Christ, and His love for her, affect your feelings for the church and your role in helping the bride ready herself for the marriage of the Lamb?