Jesus Christ: God's Revelation to the World (Second Edition)
Chapter 3: Scott Hahn- St. Paul: Persecutor to Apostle
Scott Hahn- St. Paul: Persecutor to Apostle
Film Focus: Dr. Scott Hahn describes the powerful conversion of St. Paul, and how it transformed Paul into one of the most influential Apostles of the Church.
Text Focus: Pages 90-91
Discussion Questions:
- How did St. Paul’s past as a Jewish Pharisee influence his actions as a Christian?
- Describe the events of St. Paul’s conversion (found in Acts 9). Did Paul regard his conversion as a one-time event, or as something ongoing? Explain.
- What about the way Jesus’ approached his life and death rankled Pharisees like Paul? How does St. Paul explain these things for Jews with similar concerns?
- How does Dr. Hahn describe the paradox of Christ’s supremacy (Philippians 2)? Is Jesus’ a domineering overlord, or does his supremacy show itself in life-giving love? Explain.
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