What does it mean that God works the ends into the middle in Acts 9?
In Acts 9, it means God was working on both ends at once: dealing with Saul outside the city and with Ananias inside the city. He then brought the two together in the middle to accomplish His purpose, coordinating separate events so His plan moves forward.
Les explains that the phrase 'God works the ends into the middle' refers to God dealing with two separate parties at the same time. While Saul is outside the city being spoken to by Jesus from heaven, God is also dealing with Ananias inside the city. God works both ends—Saul and Ananias—and brings them together in the middle to fulfill His purpose. This is a quick review of the timeline before moving to verse 11.
And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
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How does God work both ends into the middle in the account of Saul and Ananias?
God works the ends into the middle: while he was dealing outside the city with Saul, he was at the same time dealing in the city with Ananias.