Stephen Scholtz - 7 May 2023
The Difficulty of Discipleship (Acts 9:1–22)
Our next hidden figure is Ananias: not the husband of Sapphira from Acts 5 or the high priest from Acts 23. In Acts 9, we find a devout Jew who was used by the Lord to welcome Paul (Saul) into the fellowship of the disciples. But this was no routine discipleship process. The context in which Ananias ministered was a dangerous and difficult context. From a short reflection on his obedience to the Lord, we’ll learn something about the difficulty of discipleship.
Scripture References: Acts 9:1-22
From Series: "Hidden Figures"
Lessons from some of the lesser known characters in Scripture.
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The Roman church had many difficulties to deal with. One of them was the way in which Jews and Gentiles were to relate to one another in Christ. Paul exhorts them to not pass judgement on one another any longer. They are rather to consider how their actions might affect the walk of a fellow Christian. Such an exhortation is important to obey as pride so often hinders worship. The example of Christ and the work of his gospel bring people together in such a way that true worship takes place.