In today’s program, Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians by moving into chapter 1, verses 11-17.

• The Apostle Paul describes his own profound encounter with Jesus
• This encounter triggered radical changes in Paul, which took some time to process
• Paul summarizes his standing in Pharisaic Judaism, his genetic pedigree, high level of achievement, and faultless observance of the Mosaic Law – all of which he considers as ‘rubbish’ compared with knowing Christ
• Three major epochs in God’s witness to, and desire for Israel
  • Jonah and Nineveh
  • Peter and Cornelius
  • Paul and the Gentile world
• Jesus describes our family ties which blind
• God’s desire to take each of us apart, so he can put us back together – the right way

(Galatians 1:11–17; Acts 9:10–17; Philippians 3:2–14; Acts 22:3; Matthew 12:38–41, 10:32–39)