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Saul went from persecuting Jesus’ followers to becoming a __________.

follower and believer in Jesus Christ.

Saul is present in the stoning of the first Christian martyr, __________.

Stephen.

Conversion is a profound change of heart, turning away from __________ toward God.

sin

Saul’s conversion story begins in the Greek city of __________.

Damascus.

During his conversion, Saul has a theophany, a __________ of Christ.

vision

Saul is knocked off his horse and is temporarily __________.

blinded.

The voice that calls out to Saul during his conversion says, 'Saul, Saul, Why do you __________ me?'

persecute

In Damascus, Jesus sent a disciple named __________ to restore Saul's sight.

Ananias.

Paul is called the __________ to the Gentiles.

Apostle

Paul embarks on __________ journeys to spread the Good News.

three

Paul suffered imprisonment in __________ with Barnabas.

Philippi

As a __________ citizen, Paul ends up under house arrest in Rome.

Roman

For two thousand years, Jesus has inspired people to become the best __________ of themselves.

version

Thousands of martyrs have given their lives to spread Jesus’ message of God’s __________, love, and mercy.

truth

Jesus’ life and mission are revealed in the __________.

New Testament

Women in the first century were primarily involved in __________ tasks.

domestic

Men were the __________ earners and decision-makers in their families.

wage

The Roman oppression of Israel resulted in very few __________ families.

wealthy

King Herod was known to be ambitious, __________, and successful.

brutal

Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor known for being __________ during Jesus’ Crucifixion.

ruthless

Scribes were scholars, teachers, and often allies of the __________.

Pharisees

Mark writes for Christians in Rome around __________ AD.

70

Mark begins with 'The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus __________.'

Christ

Jesus demonstrated feelings such as compassion, fear, and __________.

anger

Jesus was rejected by his people in his __________.

hometown

The disciples misunderstood Jesus and sought places of honor in his __________.

kingdom

Women discovered the empty tomb three days after Jesus __________.

dies

An angel told the women at the tomb to inform the __________.

disciples

The Resurrection of Jesus gives meaning to our __________.

suffering

Being an Apostle means being chosen by Jesus and called to leave everything behind, including __________.

family

A disciple supports a teacher or Rabbi but does not necessarily leave his __________.

hometown

B.C.E. stands for __________ Common Era.

Before

C.E. stands for __________ Era.

Common