And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men. Acts 19:18, 19. By burning their books on magic, the Ephesian
Gospel Tentmaker
In all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. 2 Corinthians 11:9. Paul was a tentmaker, and he supported himself by working at his trade. While working thus, he spoke of
Paul Exalts the Cross
For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified…. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. 1
Arabian Interlude
Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Galatians 1:17. Paul’s life was in peril, and he received a commission from God to leave Damascus
Saul to Paul
And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. Acts 9:6. In the
At the Damascus Gate
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: and he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Acts 9:3,
Linked with Heaven
The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Psalm 34:7. The experience of Philip, directed by an angel from heaven to go to the place where he met one seeking for truth; of