We carry on with our Life Lessons series. This week we come to Paul, the Apostle. If you know anything about Paul you will know that I am not going to do his life and ministry justice on a Sunday morning. In fact, there are whole books written about his life and ministry, whole sermon series have been preached about him. The one aspect I want to look at today about Paul’s life is this: perseverance. Paul kept going when others would have given up. Once saved, he did not look back. Here’s some background on Paul: Born in Tarsus, a Roman city in the South East of Asia Minor (Southern Turkey today) Best education in his youth possible in the Empire at that time. Tarsus renowned for its eduction. From strictest of Jewish families, pure blooded (Acts 23:6, Phil 3:5). He had a sister and a nephew (Acts 23:16) and some other relatives (Romans 16:7, 11). At 13 years old went to Jerusalem to study law under the most famous Jewish academic of the day, Gamaliel. A few years after...
We continue to look at our series called ‘Life Lessons’ looking to see life principles that will help us in our Christian growth. Hebrews 11:1-6 NIV [1] Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. [2] This is what the ancients were commended for. [3] By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. [4] By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. [5] By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. [6] And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Genesis 5:21...