Acts 9

The story comes back to Saul who still desires to put to death the followers of Jesus. He asks for letters from the high priest to help him in his persecution of the followers of Christ. So he goes to Damascus for his search but on his way he is met by Jesus. It's interesting how Paul's persecution on the followers of Jesus is a persecution of Jesus himself. This is shown by the conversation they have. After this meeting, Saul is left blinded and led by the hand by those travelling with him.

There is a disciple named Ananias who the Lord speaks to. This is not the same Ananias who was killed a few chapters ago (obviously). He is instructed to place his hands on Saul so that he will be able to see again. Ananias is reluctant at first because he has heard about Saul and his persecution against the followers of Jesus. The Lord still instructs him to go and reassures him that Saul is his chosen instrument. So Ananias goes and lays his hands on Saul who immediately receives his sight. He is also immediately baptized.

Saul begins to preach in the synagogues about Jesus. This is hugely different from his previous persecutions of the followers of Jesus Christ. As a result of his actions, the Jews seek to kill Saul. In order to save him, his followers help his escape the city by lowering him in a basket through an opening in the wall.

Saul goes to Jerusalem, but is having trouble joining the other followers of Jesus. Understandably, they're having a tough time trusting Saul since he used to persecute them. Barnabas is the first to trust Saul and he brings Saul in, showing others that Saul can be trusted and he is now a follower of Jesus. Saul is then sent to Tarsus by the Apostles.

The story returns to Peter who is in Lydda. We see him heal a man named Aeneas who has been paralyzed for 8 years. Peter doesn't take the glory for this, saying "Jesus Christ heals you". Peter performs another miracle, bringing Tabitha back from the dead. She is in Joppa and is a follower of Jesus. They send for Paul when she passes away, he prays for her and she is brought back to life.