The Battle of Damascus
K. Gerok. Acts 9:3-19 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:… I. THE ENEMIES. 1. Saul breathing vengeance with his armed followers, and his weapons of human learning and carnal zeal. 2. Christ the Crucified and Exalted One, with the marks of His wounds and in His heavenly glory; behind Him crowds of angels, among whom is joy over one sinner that repenteth. II. THE FIGHT. 1. Christ attacks. 2. Saul defends himself. III. THE VICTORY. 1. Saul surrenders. 2. Christ triumphs. IV. THE SPOIL. "He shall have the strong for a prey." Saul is led away a prisoner, not to death, but to life. V. THE JOYFUL TE DEUM OF THE CHURCH. (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: WEB: As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.