15 November 2018

WHAT COLOR WAS SAUL'S (OF TARSUS) HORSE?

The following will be questions that can be found in the New Testament regarding the conversion of a biblical character by the name of Saul, who was a persecutor of the “Way” (22:4). I will give you the basic texts found in the book of Acts. This method will allow you to read the verses from the Bible without my understanding being given of the passages of scriptures. You can read for yourself what the writer, Luke (Acts 1:1;Luke 1:1-4), wrote as he was guided by the Holy Spirit. Here are the passages in the book of Acts: Acts 9:1-19: 22:1-16; 26:1:26. Why was Saul going to Damascus ( 9:1-3;22:4,5)? Did Saul believe that he was doing the will of God by persecuting the disciples of Christ; and, that he did it with all sincerity (23:1;26:9)? What caused Saul to be unable to see (22:6)? Who appeared to Saul on the way to Damascus: (9:3-5)? What effect did this experience have on Saul (9:4;22:6,7)? Who was Saul actually persecuting when he was persecuting the church (8:4;9:4,5;22:7,8)? What were the questions Saul asked the Lord (9:6; 22:10)? In what city was Saul instructed to enter (9:6;22:10)? What did Saul do for three days (9:9,11)? Do you understand that Saul was a believer in Jesus Christ at this point in time; and, that his actions indicated that he was penitent of his sins? What were the basic reasons for the Lord to appear to Saul (22:14,15;26:16-18)? What was the name of the disciple who was sent to speak to Saul (9:10)? What act of faith was Saul instructed that he “must do” (Acts 9:6) in order for his sins to be washed away (forgiven) (Acts 22:16)? The question may be asked, did Saul, in fact, obey this command (See Romans 6:1-4)? Please notice the plural pronouns, “us” and “we”, which would include Paul who wrote the book of Romans (1:1). Oh, I have not dealt with the question that is the title of this article, “What color was Saul’s (of Tarsus) horse?” You know, that is a very interesting question. I have seen pictures and videos of Saul riding a horse on the way from Jerusalem to Damascus; however, would you believe, there is no passage of Scripture that informs us he was even riding one. I sincerely thank you for your time and interest in this study of God’s Holy Word.

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