Main Text: Acts 9:1–22
Key Focus: The grace that saved Paul didn’t just change his destiny—it changed his identity, his priorities, and his purpose.
I. “Amazing grace! how sweet the sound…”
Scripture: Acts 7:58–9:18, 1 Timothy 1:12–16, Philippians 3:3–9
- Paul was a wretch—and he knew it.
- Grace pursued him while he was lost.
- He was blinded to everything but truth.
- He was found—not by effort, but by mercy.
II. “’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear…”
Scripture: Acts 9:3–6, Proverbs 1:7, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Romans 11:20
- Grace interrupted Paul’s confidence.
- It taught him fear—not panic, but reverence.
- Instead of wrath, he received a mission.
III. “Through many dangers, toils and snares…”
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23–28, Acts 14:19–22, Philippians 1:29, 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
- Grace didn’t remove hardship—it sustained Paul through it.
- Suffering became confirmation of his calling.
- Weakness became the channel of Christ’s power.
IV. “The Lord has promised good to me…”
Scripture: Philippians 3:7–14, Romans 8:31–39, 2 Corinthians 1:20
- Paul’s hope wasn’t in blessings—it was in Christ.
- He counted everything else as loss.
- God’s promises were his anchor.
V. “Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail…”
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6–8, Philippians 1:21–23, 2 Corinthians 5:1–8
- Paul faced death with confidence, not fear.
- His life was poured out—but not wasted.
- He lived and died knowing the crown awaited.
VI. “But God who called me here below…”
Scripture: Colossians 3:2–4, Philippians 1:21, 2 Timothy 1:12, Romans 8:18
- Paul knew this world was fading.
- His eyes were fixed on what is eternal.
- God would be forever his—and he lived like it.
Closing Challenge:
Can you sing Amazing Grace—and mean it?
- Has grace transformed you?
- Is Jesus your treasure—or just your backup plan?
- If grace hasn’t changed your life—it may not be grace you’ve received.
· Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
· ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
· Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
· The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
· Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
· The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.