The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-07-19


that he is the Son Of God.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Paul Begins to
Work for Jesus.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Paurs First Work
for Jesus.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IIC-Saul Champions an Unpopular
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Years of Growing Experience.
|. Saul Preached Christ in Damas-
icus wv. 1929.
1. Saul's fellowship with the dis
'ciples ". 19).
After Saul was baptized he re-
NAMED certain days with the be-
ilievers in Damascus ". 19). How beau
tiful to think of the transformation
which took place-the one who was
so passionately bent on their destruc-
ton was now enjoying fellowship
with the disciples.
2. Straightway preaching in the
jsynagogues ". 20).
Saul, like every one who is really
converted, begins to tell of the new
ly found Savior. AS soon as he is
saved he goes to save others.
8. The people amazed ". Ply.
They knew that the very one that
had been the ringleader in persecut-
ing the Christians in Jerusalem, and
had come to Damascus for the eX-
press purpose of bringing them boun1
to the chief priests, was now passion
ately advocating that which he had
so vehemently sought to destroy
; 4. The Jews COMPOUNDED ". 22).
Saul retired into Arabia for three
years. During this time he was taught
the full truths of his ministry.
; II. Saul Escapes From the Jews
wv. 23-25).
He used the Scriptures with such
skill that the Jews could not answer
him. Finding that the argument was
against them, the Jews took counsel
how they might destroy Saul. So in
tent were they upon killing him that
they watched the gates of the city
day and night that they might take
him. When this became known to the
disciples, they let him down from the
wall by night in basket.
Ill. Saul Visits Jerusalem wv. &C.
29).
This journey to Jerusalem was in
strange contrast with the one from
Jerusalem to Damascus. The one was
as a leader of an important eXpedi-
ton under the authority of the Jew
ish officers with the prospect of a
place of distinction in the council of
the Jewish nation. Now he is an out
: cast, disowned by his countrymen,
and fleeing for his life.
Z l. Suspected by the disciples ". 26)
The believers at Jerusalem had not
heard fully about Saul's conversion.
They knew nothing of his sojourn in
Arabia, and his preaching at Damas-
Gus after his return. Therefore they
regarded him as a spy.
9. Barnabas' confidence in Saul
| ". 2O.
Barnabas was a man filled with the
Holy Spirit (Acts IL :2N, therefore
able to discern the reality of Saul's
conversion. He was in reality "Son
of consolation" and in this instance
showed his kind spirit.
3. Saul in fellowship with the dis
ciples ". 2S).
They went in and out together.
Peter received him in his home where.
in he abode fifteen days (Gal. 1:1S).
4. Saul disputes with the Grecians
". 29.
He was not content merely to visit
with the brethren. He spoke boldly
in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
] w. Saul Sent to Tarsus ". 30).
A conspiracy similar to that one
at Damascus was formed against
Saul. When the brethren knew of II
they sent him to Tarsus. Sauls life
was in danger everywhere except
among the Gentiles. He now is back
at the place of his birth. The first
a best place for ones testimony
lis in his home. SaurS conversion was
typical of the conversion of the Jew
ish nation. Their eyes will be opened
by a personal revelation of Jesus
Christ to them, and when they accept
Him as their Savior and Messiah
they will go forth as witnesses to the
Gentlles.
v. Saul Teaching at Antioch III :25
26).
The work at Antioch so prosperet
In the hands of Barnabas that he
went TO Tarsus for Saul to help hin
In the work. Saul returned with
Barnabas and ministered for a whole
year. The disciples we're first called
Christians at Antioch. This name re
suited from Pauls teaching, instead
of being given in derision, as is fire.
quently taught.