The Apostle Paul
Classes
Class 1: A Type of Christ
The class explores Paul's life as a type of Christ, focusing on his transformation from a persecutor to a servant of the truth. It covers his role in Stephen's death and his conversion on the road to Damascus, emphasizing the parallels between Paul and Christ's mission to the Gentiles.
Class 2: Elymas the Sorcerer
The class covers the beginning of Paul's missionary journey as described in Acts 13, focusing on his encounter with Elymas the sorcerer. It emphasizes the parallels between Peter and Paul's ministries and the broader themes of God's fairness in distributing truth to Jews and Gentiles.
Class 3: Paul and the Philippian Jailer
The class explores the story of the Philippian jailer and Paul's miraculous release from prison, drawing parallels between Paul's experiences and the conquests of Joshua. It emphasizes Paul's suffering and the themes of faith, salvation, and the atonement.
Class 4: Paul and the Trials
The class explores parallels between the trials of Paul and those of Jesus Christ, emphasizing Paul's steadfast faith and willingness to endure persecution for the sake of spreading the gospel. It highlights Paul's dedication to saving people and adapting his methods to reach different groups.
Class 5: Paul at Ephesus
The class covers Paul's time in Ephesus, focusing on Acts 19, where Paul teaches new disciples, performs miracles, and encounters fraudulent exorcists. The main lesson is the importance of spiritual knowledge over worldly wisdom and the need for reformation in the ecclesia.