Jesus declares that it is time for Him to be glorified through the crucifixion and resurrection, and He calls all to believe and follow Him wholeheartedly.
This lesson will cover Paul’s post-conversion experience, including his healing, calling, and commissioning by Ananias. We will examine his three-year stint in Arabia, the birth of the church in Antioch, the death of James, and the arrest of Peter. All of this will set the stage for his return and future ministry.
Jesus’ triumphal entry ushers in his final week before the crucifixion and highlights John’s desire that everyone experience redemption and believe that Jesus is the Messiah.
Paul’s background and former life as a Pharisee. We want to establish the dispersion setting into which he was born and provide a solid working understanding of the context into which he began his ministry.
An overview of the early church, highlighting the ministries of Peter and John, followed by Stephen’s sermon, martyrdom, and Saul’s involvement in these events.