WEEK 2

Paul’s conversion

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1 give reasons for Paul’s proposed mission to Damascus.

2 describe what happened to Paul on the way to Damascus.

3 explain the baptism and mission of Paul.

4 explain the importance of Paul’s conversion.

Guide to Bible passages

Acts 9:1-19, 31.

CONTENT

Paul’s trip to Damascus

There was once a young Jewish man who was also a Roman citizen. His name was Saul. He lived in the days following Jesus’ ascension into heaven – the period when Jesus’ disciples were preaching the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit. Saul hated Christians and the message of Christianity.