Questions:

  • Even though Saul was a Jew, where was he born?
  • Who was Saul’s teacher in the Law? Where else is this person mentioned in the Bible?
  • What Jewish sect was Saul affiliated with? List some facts about this sect.
  • What tribe was Saul from? What other well-known Bible character came from this tribe?
  • List some verses where Saul recounts the time in his life when he persecuted the church. Why did Saul want to destroy the church?
  • Who was Stephen? What role did Saul play in his death by the hands of the Jewish council (Acts 7:54-60)?
  • Despite his hatred for Christians, why would the Lord choose him to become a preacher to the Gentiles and apostle?