Man of the Bible · Early Church
Paul
A persecutor turned apostle who carried the gospel to the nations
Saul of Tarsus was a zealous Pharisee who persecuted the church until the risen Jesus met him on the road to Damascus. As Paul, he preached across the Roman world, planted churches, and wrote many letters that are now part of the New Testament. He endured beatings, prison, and shipwreck, and he finished his race faithfully.
Key verse: 2 Timothy 4:7
Strengths
- Fully surrendered after conversion
- Tireless church planter
- Content in every circumstance
Struggles
- Persecuted believers before he knew Christ
- Sharp disagreement with Barnabas
What Paul teaches you
Faith. No past is too dark for God to redeem, so leave your past behind you and keep moving forward into what He has called you to.
Family. Invest in spiritual sons and daughters the way Paul poured into Timothy, because your legacy includes the people you raise up.
Business and calling. Learn to be content in plenty and in need, and keep working with integrity, as Paul did when he made tents to support his mission.