· His early actions as Saul (his original name)
‘Saul’ was involved with persecuting Christians and identified himself with the Pharisees. When he was just a teenager, Saul went to study in Jerusalem to rediscover his Jewish roots and learn more about the Jewish law. He defended his ancestry traditions which would be why he was brought up as a Pharisee, persecuting Christians.
· His conversion to Christianity
Paul was walking to Damascus when he was suddenly blinded by a bright light and fell to the ground. He received a call from God that changed his whole life. God said to him; ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ When Saul asked who was speaking to him, the voice replied, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.’ Paul was scared and shocked but did not refuse God’s request. He didn’t eat or drink for 3 days. When he woke up, he was immediately baptised. This made his relationship with Jesus the centre of his life and devoted himself to Christ. His mission was to please Christ, spread the message of God, and do what Christ wanted. Paul’s conversion and baptism indicated his discovery of his true place in the life of Israel.
· Name three places that Paul visited on his journeys
Paul was inspired and on a mission to spread the Gospel. Three places that Paul visited on his journeys were Cyprus, Athens and Jerusalem. When he was in Jerusalem, he was convinced that Jews and Gentiles should hear about Jesus. Paul visited many places and cities on his journeys to spread the word of Jesus and the faith of Christianity.
· Name at least three communities to whom St Paul wrote letters.
Three communities that Paul wrote letters to were the Corinthians, Romans, and the Thessalonians. He was a great writer and wrote many letters to different groups of people and communities, in which he fascinated many disciples. He wrote most of his letters directly from himself, and later letters were written by his secretary or students.
· His opinion at the Council of Jerusalem
Paul had a very strong opinion for everyone to hear, this included both gentiles and Jews. He thought that they should hear about Jesus, his message, teachings and news, so he argued this position at the Council of Jerusalem. He believed that gentiles should not have to be circumcised.
· Design a relevant symbol for St Paul.
‘Saul’ was involved with persecuting Christians and identified himself with the Pharisees. When he was just a teenager, Saul went to study in Jerusalem to rediscover his Jewish roots and learn more about the Jewish law. He defended his ancestry traditions which would be why he was brought up as a Pharisee, persecuting Christians.
· His conversion to Christianity
Paul was walking to Damascus when he was suddenly blinded by a bright light and fell to the ground. He received a call from God that changed his whole life. God said to him; ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ When Saul asked who was speaking to him, the voice replied, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.’ Paul was scared and shocked but did not refuse God’s request. He didn’t eat or drink for 3 days. When he woke up, he was immediately baptised. This made his relationship with Jesus the centre of his life and devoted himself to Christ. His mission was to please Christ, spread the message of God, and do what Christ wanted. Paul’s conversion and baptism indicated his discovery of his true place in the life of Israel.
· Name three places that Paul visited on his journeys
Paul was inspired and on a mission to spread the Gospel. Three places that Paul visited on his journeys were Cyprus, Athens and Jerusalem. When he was in Jerusalem, he was convinced that Jews and Gentiles should hear about Jesus. Paul visited many places and cities on his journeys to spread the word of Jesus and the faith of Christianity.
· Name at least three communities to whom St Paul wrote letters.
Three communities that Paul wrote letters to were the Corinthians, Romans, and the Thessalonians. He was a great writer and wrote many letters to different groups of people and communities, in which he fascinated many disciples. He wrote most of his letters directly from himself, and later letters were written by his secretary or students.
· His opinion at the Council of Jerusalem
Paul had a very strong opinion for everyone to hear, this included both gentiles and Jews. He thought that they should hear about Jesus, his message, teachings and news, so he argued this position at the Council of Jerusalem. He believed that gentiles should not have to be circumcised.
- How St Paul died
· Design a relevant symbol for St Paul.
- Provide a brief explanation of the symbol and its relevance to St Paul