The following are questions in the New Testament regarding the conversion of the biblical character Saul, who was a persecutor of the “Way” (Acts 22:4). Turn to the basic texts in the Book of Acts pertaining to Saul of Tarsus. Read the verses without my input about those 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: 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? Did he do 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 that Saul asked the Lord (9:6; 22:10)?
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 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 or forgiven (Acts 22:16)?
The question may be asked, “Did Saul, in fact, obey this command (cf., Romans 6:1-4)?” Please notice the plural pronouns “us” and “we,” which would include Paul (Saul of Tarsus) 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 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 a horse? Study God’s Holy Word and believe what it teaches and disregard fanciful additions or alterations of Scripture.
