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- 1 Corinthians 15:9. 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
- 1 Timothy 1:16. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
- 2 Timothy 4:16. 16 At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.
- Acts 7:58. 58 dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Apr 19, 2024 · He converted to Christianity, changed his name to Paul, and became the most important missionary for the Christian church ever. In this article, I will relay the story of Paul in the Bible from his early years, to his conversion, to his subsequent missionary journeys.
Paul, in the New Testament known by his Hebrew name Saul until Acts 13:9. We can only sketch the rough outlines of Paul's life from the Bible - from his conversion through his missionary journeys, writings of epistles, and Paul's imprisonment and death.
Paul Character Bible Study Background and Lessons. Name: Hebrew name Saul. Roman name Paul. Meaning of name: Saul = “asked.”. Paul = “little”. Ancestry and family life: A Benjamite, a Pharisee trained under the famous Gamaliel, circumcised the eighth day, a Roman citizen. Extremely zealous follower of Judaism (Php 3:5-6).
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1. If you want to say hello to a friend who lives far away, what methods would you likely use today? You probably mentioned texting, Facebook, email, and/or phone call. Those are great ways to instantly communicate to someone you know and love. Fifty years ago, the only ways to talk to someone who lived far away was by phone call using a phone atta...
Follow these brief overviews of Paul’s missionary journeys, including some highlights or important diversions.
4. Find all thirteen letters in your print or digital Bible’s Table of Contents, beginning with Romans and ending with Philemon. Years after Paul wrote his letters, these 13 were collected and organized in the New Testament by size and type. The first nine in the list were written to churches (Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Phil...
1) Bible verse to learn:
“Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God…To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:1, 7)
2) Response in prayer & praise:
What are your biggest challenges in life? Ask Jesus to show you through these lessons how He is the answer to each one of those needs.
3) Getting to know Him more:
Spend a few minutes each day reading these passages and reflecting on how God’s marvelous grace offers you a life of freedom and joy. This week you will be reading Acts chapters 9-15 to get a historical perspective on Paul’s life and writings. 1. Read Acts chapter 9. Reflect on what you read. 2. Read Acts chapter 10. Reflect on what you read. 3. Read Acts chapter 11. Reflect on what you read. 4. Read Acts chapter 12. Reflect on what you read. 5. Read Acts chapter 13. Reflect on what you read....
Paul [a] also named Saul of Tarsus, [b] commonly known as Paul the Apostle [7] and Saint Paul, [8] was a Christian apostle (c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD) who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world. [9]
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Jul 14, 2007 · An educated man with a burning zeal for what he believes to be true is responsible for the persecution and slaughter of Christian believers. Follow us in this dramatization of the life of the Apostle Paul. Paul, who began as Saul, but whose name and heart changed when Jesus met him along the way.
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