July 12, 2026

Rarely does a single life transformation serve as such a compelling argument for the Christian faith as Saul's dramatic conversion on the Damascus road.

After spending approximately three years in Arabia being equipped by God, Saul returned to boldly proclaim the very gospel he once violently opposed. When Jewish leaders plotted his death, unnamed disciples risked their own safety to lower him over the city wall in a basket. Can you imagine the courage that took? Those believers never saw the full fruit of their faithfulness, yet their quiet obedience preserved one of history's most influential ministries.

Barnabas stands out as a model worth studying closely. When the Jerusalem disciples feared Saul, Barnabas stepped forward and vouched for his genuine conversion, advocating for him when no ...