11.06.2023

Jesus Wants To Be My Friend Forever (2)

Ananias Helps Paul • Acts 9:10-31

Last week, we learned that Jesus appeared to Paul in a very bright light. It caused Paul to be temporarily blinded. Jesus then told Paul to go to Damascus and wait for someone to tell him what to do. Paul did just that, with the help of his friends. In the meantime, God told Ananias to go help Paul. Ananias was afraid because he knew that Paul was the same man who was hurting anyone who followed Jesus. But because Ananias loved Jesus, he obeyed and helped Paul. Paul finally could see again. He then believed in Jesus and went to tell others that Jesus wants to be their friends forever too.

Discussion
Questions

1. Why was Ananias afraid when God told him to help Paul?

Ananias knew that Paul was hurting those who believed in Jesus.

 

2. Why did Ananias finally help Paul?

Ananias knew that Jesus wants to be Paul’s friend forever.”

 

3. Is there anyone that you want to help because Jesus wants you to?

Jesus wants us to help everyone. But sometimes we may be afraid to do so. Maybe the person is not friendly or looked very fierce. Or maybe you are unsure if the person needs your help. We can ask Jesus to help us. Jesus can do amazing things. He can give us courage to ask the person if he or she needs help. Jesus wants to help everyone because He wants to be their friend forever. And He helps you to help others too.