Paul's Journey
What city was Paul traveling to when he met Jesus?
Damascus
What two things were the first years of Paul's ministry mainly dedicated to?
Spiritual growth and character development.
Which two apostles did Paul personally meet in Jerusalem?
Peter and James.
What was the main Bible reading for this lesson?
Galatians 1:15-24
Paul immediately became the leader of the church in Jerusalem after his conversion.
False
How did Paul escape from Damascus when people wanted to kill him?
He was lowered in a basket through an opening in the city wall.
According to the lesson, what trade do Bible scholars believe Paul may have learned?
Tentmaking.
Who introduced Paul to the apostles because they were afraid of him?
Barnabas
Which verse says that anyone in Christ is a new creation?
2 Corinthians 5:17
Barnabas trusted Paul before many other believers did.
After leaving Damascus, what region did Paul spend time in during his "silent years"?
Arabia
What three spiritual disciplines does the lesson suggest Paul practiced while preparing for ministry?
Studying Scripture, praying, and fasting.
In what city were Jesus' followers first called Christians?
Antioch.
Which passage tells us that the disciples were first called Christians?
Acts 11:26
The Bible gives many details about everything Paul did during his years in Arabia.
Who later went to Tarsus to find Paul and bring him to Antioch?
Barnabas
According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, what becomes of someone who is in Christ?
They become a new creation.
Why were the believers in Jerusalem suspicious of Paul?
Because they knew him as Saul, the persecutor of Christians.
Which Gospel passage says Jesus came to fulfill the Law?
Mathew 5:17
The lesson teaches that the Holy Spirit guided Paul throughout his journey.
True
According to the lesson, about how many years passed before Paul went to Jerusalem?
About three years.
What does the lesson say God allowed Paul's years of silence?
To spiritually prepare and mature him for his calling.
Where did the believers send Paul after another plot against his life?
Caesarea
According to the lesson, which passage say the Holy Spirit convicts people of sin?
John 16:7-8
The lesson says it is our job to convince people to believe in Jesus.
False. Our job is to share the Gospel; the Holy Spirit convicts people.