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Introduction
All throughout Scripture we are confronted with transformation.
When we were studying Genesis we discussed how God took Abraham from a moon worshipping pagan to the hero of faith who was used to found a nation!
We saw Jacob go from a deceiving manipulator, to the man who uprooted his family and went to Egypt at the Word of God.
As we move forward in Scripture we find Gideon a fearful man hiding from his enemies who is transformed into a army general!
We have Ruth being transformed from an outsider and pagan to one of the women in the Messiah’s lineage!
We get to the gospels and we have ordinary fishermen, a tax collector, a political zealot, and others transformed into the pillars of the church!
We have a prostitute become a follower of Christ!
God is about transformation!
He is about taking men and women who we would write off and remaking them for His purpose and glory!
Of all the transformations in Scripture one of the most dramatic is that of Saul.
He actively pursued the destruction of those who followed Jesus.
He arrested them, imprisoned them, and made sure they were put to death.
But then, the moment came when God said “enough!” Saul met the risen and glorified Lord on the road to Damascus and everything changed.
We have seen Saul crushed and fasting in Damascus.
He has met Ananias and had his sight restored and now we are going to see evidence of his transformation.
The greatest evidence of transformation is the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I believe that this passage is going to challenge us with the price, profit, and product of proclaiming Christ.
Through learning these three outcomes of proclamation we will be motivated to proclaim Christ.
As we discuss this we will also highlight the transformation that has taken place in Saul.
The destroyer becomes the proclaimer and is…
Empowered By Christ To Preach The Gospel vv.
20-31
As Saul begins to proclaim Christ we learn…
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The Price Of Proclamation vv.
20-25
Words have consequences.
Anyone else notice that?
Two words “I do” spoken in a ceremony have the power to knit two lives together.
Three words “I hate you” have the power to shatter lives and shred hearts.
When we are transformed by the love, grace, and mercy of God, the expectation of Scripture is that we would then proclaim Him.
When we do the uniform testimony of Scripture is that we will face
Persecution
This is played out very vividly in the life of Saul.
When it comes to persecution it is helpful to understand the motivation and the method.
These are both revealed here.
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The motivation for persecution vv.
20-22
There are three really important points brought out in v. 20.
When, where, and what.
When did Saul begin preaching or proclaiming Christ?
Immediately.
9:20 – Immediately preached Christ.
Jesus in critical text.
9:20 – Immediately preached Christ.
Jesus in critical text.
Immediately – εὐθέως (eutheōs) at once; immediately.
Immediately adv.
— without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.
Adverb of means.
Immediately – εὐθέως (eutheōs)
No delay.
No “should I or shouldn’t I” Saul get’s busy preaching Christ!
Ok.
We have answered the “when” now for the “where”.
Where did Saul proclaim Christ?
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