The Way
Ananias on Straight Street
The man who put fear aside and said “Brother”
Story
A disciple named Ananias lived in Damascus. The Lord called to him in a vision. Ananias answered, “Here I am, Lord.” The Lord said, “Go to the street called Straight. At the house of Judas, look for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying right now.”
Ananias said, “Lord, I have heard from many people how much harm this man has done to your people in Jerusalem. And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest everyone who calls on your name.” The Lord said, “Go. He is the instrument I have chosen to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.”
Ananias went into the house and laid his hands on Saul. Ananias said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” At once something like scales fell from Saul's eyes. He could see again, and he was baptized.
Walk this scene on the map →Words of the Lord and of Paul
Go. He is the instrument I have chosen to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.
Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Jesus is the Son of God.
The sayings are fresh renderings of the original meaning in today's language. Text: Acts 9:10–22
Background
Straight Street was the main road that ran straight across old Damascus from the east gate to the west gate. Saul stayed with the disciples for some days and at once began preaching Jesus in the synagogues of Damascus, which amazed the people who knew him.
Pause and Reflect
Who is the hardest person for me to call brother or sister?