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From Barrier to Breakthrough                Acts 9:1-20          May 3rd, 2026

1. What are some different kinds of barriers you have encountered? What were the circumstances? Was there a chance to overcome the barrier?

2. What are some common barriers that keep people from God? How have you seen people deal with this barrier?

3. Looking at Act 9, how is Saul described in verses 1-2? What would be a comparable individual in our day?

4. What specific question does God ask Saul? (v.4) Why is that important?

5. What stands out to you from the dialogue between Jesus and Saul? (v.3-6)

6. Look at 9:10-14. If you were in the shoes of Ananias, what would be your response to God’s instruction?

7. How does God describe Saul’s future? (v.15-16) What does this say to a parent or even a children’s/youth ministry volunteer?

8. What happens immediately after Saul’s baptism? (v.20) How is this possible?

9. Look at Revelation 12:11. What two essentials are there for helping others overcome the barrier between themselves and God?

10. How does this story give you hope for someone you care about who is far from God? How are they dealing with the barrier between themselves and God? How can this group pray for the breakthrough?