2. POST-ENCOUNTER
LESSON 1

3. SAUL
Jew
Roman
Best student of Gamaliel
Persecutor of Christians (Acts 9:1)
Involved in the martyrdom of Stephen (Acts 8:1)
PAUL
“Asked of God”
The Damascus Road experience (Acts 9:3)
One of the most important figures of Christianity

4. Saul was confronted by his past
“Why do you persecute me?”
For the first time, he felt unable to hold on to that which had been his hope in the past
He received a revelation of his own nature
Acts 9:6 (NIV)
“Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
He had his first encounter

5. A prophet prayed for him
He received his vision and the infilling of the Holy Spirit in this encounter
He spent time being discipled
Acts 9:19b (NIV)
Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.
He preached diligently about JESUS CHRIST
Acts 9:20 (NIV)
At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God.
Saul made a real effort
Now that you have attended the encounter, it is important that you make it evident to others

6. He believed JESUS was the Christ
Although Saul knew the biblical prophecies regarding the Messiah, this were not revealed to him until he had his encounter with JESUS.

8. DECISION: “The act of deciding or making up one’s mind; the result or conclusion arrived at by deciding; quality of being positive and firm; determination”

9. FIRM not yielding readily to touch or pressure; solidly composed;
enduring; steadfast; constant;
having or showing strength;
not fluctuating;
immovable;
solid.

10. Why is it important to be firm in the decisions you make?

11. AFTER THE ENCOUNTER…
The devil plans a heavy and immediate attack on you after you have had a deep and intimate experience with God
He wants to rob you of everything you’ve received from God

12. Rewarding but dishonest business deals.
HE WILL USE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE DESIRED IN THE PAST BUT WERE NOT ABLE TO ATTAIN.
Rewarding but dishonest business deals.
A sudden meeting with a man or woman who was previously uninterested in you
A raise in salary at work which demands more of the time that you were dedicating to serving God.

13. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU SEE THE ENEMY TRYING TO DESTROY YOU?
Go forward!

14. Exodus 14:13-15 (NKJV)
13 And Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.
14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."
15 And the Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward.

15. HOW DO I GO FORWARD? Do not get involved with the past again.
Understand that within you exists a nature that tries to rebel against God in order to make you a slave to our own desires and passion.
We must have firm determination when we make our decisions

16. 8 PRACTICAL THINGS YOU CAN DO TO LIVE IN TOTAL VICTORY

17. Ephesians 4:22-32 (NIV)
22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds;
24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
26 "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
27 and do not give the devil a foothold.

18. 28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

19. 1. PUT OFF YOUR OLD SELF AND PUT ON THE NEW SELF
Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV)
22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds;
24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

20. 2. SPEAK TRUTHFULLY
Ephesians 4:25 (NIV)
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor...

21. 3. MANAGE YOUR ANGER
Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)
"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry...”

22. 4. DO NOT GIVE THE DEVIL A FOOTHOLD
Ephesians 4:27 (NIV)
and do not give the devil a foothold.

23. 5. THOU SHALL NOT STEAL Ephesians 4:28 (NIV)
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

24. 6. GUARD YOUR TONGUE Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

25. 7. BE SENSITIVE TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
Ephesians 4:30 (NIV)
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

26. 8. BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE TO OTHERS
Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV)
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

27. BE FIRM IN YOUR DECISIONS
What is the best decision you’ve ever
made? Why?
What is something that you have
finished in your life?
(School, Jobs, Marines, Sports, etc.)
Why is it important to finish what you
start?