From the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles 7a. How Saul escaped the...
From the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles
7a. How Saul escaped the plot and attempt on his life in Damascus.
7b. Reasons people wish evil for others
Explanation
7a.(Acts 9:21-31)
- After his conversion, Saul remained with the disciples at Damascus for several days
- He proclaimed in the synagogue at Damascus that Jesus was the son of God
- People who heard him were amazed since they knew him as a serious persecutor of the believers
- The people remarked, "is not this man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who called on Jesus' name?"
- A further remark was made that Saul had come to Damascus to arrest the believers and send them to the chief priest etc.
7b.
- To win the favour of others
- Due to jealousy
- Religious or political differences
- Ethnic conflicts or differences
- Revenge or retaliation
- Unhealthy competition
- Inferiority or Superiority complex etc.