This year during LENT we are looking at the Easter story through the tranformation of a man named Saul.  Saul was a up and comer in Judaism.  He was named after the first King of Israel.  He was from the tribe of Benjamin.  He was leader among the Pharisees.  He was an excellent student of the law.  And he loved nothing more than to silence the new movement of the way. 

Until…he came face to face with Jesus.  See Acts 9:1-19.  One encounter with Jesus changed everything!

Paul began to follow Christ as an adult.  Through a dramatic confrontation on the way to capture and imprison the hated believers of Jesus, Paul’s life changed dramatically.  Soon he became known as a fearless champion of the Christian cause, a peerless evangelist, and a pioneering missionary.  With strong commitment, deep courage, and boundless energy, Paul went to the ends of his world, preaching and teaching the Good News of Christ to all who would listen. 

What about you?  What happened when you met Jesus?  How has your life changed?  God can change anyone!