Session 2: Paul's Conversion and Visit to Peter
Preparation Resources
1) Galatians 1:11-24
2) Paul for Everyone: pages 6-13
3) Tim Keller sermons
Discussion Topics
1) Why do you think Paul emphasizes so strongly that the gospel he preached was "not of human origin"?
2) In this passage, Paul refers to his dramatic "conversion experience" and encounter with the risen Christ. What do you imagine that was like for him?
3) In verse 16, Paul says that God "unveiled his son in me so that I might announce the good news about him among the nations". In your own words, what do you think Paul would have said when he had the opportunity to speak with gentile audiences?
4) Paul says in verse 17 that he went away to "Arabia". NT Wright thinks this means he went to Mt. Sinai, following the example of Elijah described in 1 Kings 19. If that's correct, why do you think he did that?
5) NT Wright writes "Everybody needs, from time to time, to wrestle privately with God and his will." Do you agree with this? Have you had that experience?
1) Galatians 1:11-24
2) Paul for Everyone: pages 6-13
3) Tim Keller sermons
Discussion Topics
1) Why do you think Paul emphasizes so strongly that the gospel he preached was "not of human origin"?
2) In this passage, Paul refers to his dramatic "conversion experience" and encounter with the risen Christ. What do you imagine that was like for him?
3) In verse 16, Paul says that God "unveiled his son in me so that I might announce the good news about him among the nations". In your own words, what do you think Paul would have said when he had the opportunity to speak with gentile audiences?
4) Paul says in verse 17 that he went away to "Arabia". NT Wright thinks this means he went to Mt. Sinai, following the example of Elijah described in 1 Kings 19. If that's correct, why do you think he did that?
5) NT Wright writes "Everybody needs, from time to time, to wrestle privately with God and his will." Do you agree with this? Have you had that experience?