The Conversion of Saul: Lesson Two

Hatred of the church is hatred of the Lord.

Saul was still breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest.

Acts 9:1 (KJV): And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

He asked for letters to Damascus so he could bind any of this way, men or women, and bring them to Jerusalem.

Acts 9:2 (KJV): And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

Jesus had already warned His people. If they persecuted Him, they would persecute them also.

John 15:20 (KJV): Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.