May 09, 2010

Saul's Damascus Road Conversion

Forgiveness is a miracle whenever it happens, but some instances of God's forgiveness are striking for the resulting unexpected transformation. There is no greater example than that of Saul, persecutor of the Church, who eventually became Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles. What hope does this power for radical transformation give to us today? (Acts 9:1-19)

A Letter to Damascus

It may surprise some to learn that letters in the first century were commonplace. They were the primary means of communicating personal and official messages. The method of carrying letters, however, differed greatly from in our day. How did the postal service operate in ancient times? How did people communicate with those in distant places? Explore this intriguing topic in this week's Illustrated Bible Life article, "A Letter to Damascus."