Time Line A.D. 6 Born a Roman citizen to Jewish parents in Tarsus (in modern eastern Turkey) but raised in Jerusalem. 20–30 Studies Torah in Jerusalem with Gamaliel; becomes a Pharisee 30–33 Persecutes followers of Jesus of Nazareth in Jerusalem and Judea

Time Line 33–36 Converted on the way to Damascus; spends three years in Arabia; returns to Damascus to preach Jesus as Messiah 36 Flees Damascus because of persecution; visits Jerusalem and meets with the apostles 36–44 Preaches in Tarsus and surrounding region 44–46 Invited by Barnabas to teach in Antioch 46 With Barnabas visits Jerusalem to bring a famine relief offering

Time Line 47–48 First missionary journey with Barnabas, to Cyprus and Galatia 49 At the Council of Jerusalem, Paul argues successfully that Gentile Christians need not follow Jewish law; returns to Antioch; confronts Peter over question of Jewish law 49–52 Second missionary journey with Silas, through Asia Minor and Greece; settles in Corinth; writes letters to Thessalonians

Time Line 52 Visits Jerusalem and Antioch briefly; begins third missionary journey 52–55 Stays in Ephesus; writes the letters to Galatians and Corinthians 55–57 Travels through Greece and possibly Illyricum (modern Yugoslavia); writes letter to Romans

Time Line 57–59 Returns to Jerusalem and arrested; imprisoned at Caesarea 59–60 Appears before Festus and appeals to Caesar; voyage to Rome 60–62 Under house arrest at Rome; writes letters to Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon 62–64 Writes Timothy and Titus. Possibly released and journeys to Spain. 64 Returns to Rome and martyred.

From Hebrew to Christian Philippians 3:4-6 Early Life Circumcised the eighth day. (Lev. 12:3) Israelite, tribe of Benjamin, Hebrew of Hebrews. As to the Law, a Pharisee. As to zeal, a persecutor of the church. (Acts 9:1-2) As to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless. (Acts 22:3) Pharisees: Josephus says the Pharisees maintained a simple lifestyle (Ant18.1.3 [12]) Were affectionate and harmonious in their dealings with others (War 2.8.14 [166]), especially respectful to their elders (Ant18.13 [12]), Influential throughout the land of Israel (Ant13.10.5 [288]; 17.2.4 [41-45]; 18.1.3 [15]) At the time of Herod they numbered only about six thousand (Ant17.2.4 [42]). Josephus mentions their belief in both fate (divine sovereignty) and the human will (War 2.8.14 [163], Ant18.1.3 [13]) Immortality of both good and evil persons (War 2.8.14 [16]; Ant17.1.3 [14]). Some Pharisees refused to take oaths (Ant17.2.4 [42]). They "are considered the most accurate interpreters of the laws" (War 2.8.14 [162]). Pharisees "follow the guidance of that which their doctrine has selected and transmitted as good, attaching the chief importance to the observance of those commandments which it has seen fit to dictate to them" (Ant18.1.3 [12]) and they "passed on to the people certain regulations handed down by former generations and not recorded in the Laws of Moses" (Ant17.2.4 [41]; 13.10.6 [297]). The New Testament depicts the Pharisees as opponents of Jesus or the early Christians. On the other hand, they warn Jesus that his life is in danger from Herod ( Luke 13:31 ), invite him for meals ( Luke 7:36-50 ; 14:1 ), are attracted to or believe in Jesus ( John 3:1 ; 7:45-53 ; 9:13-38 ), and “protect” early Christians ( Acts 5:34 ; 23:6-9 ). Mark 7:3-4 Tradition of washing Matthew 23 7 Woes Mat. 15:9; Titus 1:14 Commandments of men

From Hebrew to Christian Acts 9 & 22 Conversion Traveling from Jerusalem to Damascus To bring to prison and judgment Encounter with Jesus. Ananias Ananias teaches Paul Paul is baptized

From Hebrew to Christian Paul had to see… That Jesus of Nazareth was Lord. That we can be sincere but wrong. That our conscience can be wrong. That religion of our ancestry can be wrong. That in persecuting Christians he was fighting against Christ.