Acts 9:1-16 as background into reading Ephesians 3 (mystery which was revealed in New Testament) • Saul's conversion - when he met Jesus! • Jesus would show Saul how much he would have to suffer for Jesus name Ephesians chapter 3: •  why did God choose gentiles? •  to make Jews jealous so they would come back to God •  the Mystery which forms an integral part of the gospel •  we don't have to have lots of programs, meetings •  live each day with God in our lives, daily relationship with God •  Ephesians ch 3 - Paul's explanation of his calling •  how often the word  'mystery 'is written •  explanation of the Mystery •  In ch 2 "you were dead in sin according to the world..."  •  the Mystery is Christ In Us!  Really simple.   Paul was one of the top rabbis •  Jesus had been to rabbi school •  through OT God was trying to get the people to know Him •  Paul received his commission in Acts 9 •  Paul studied the Law - he knew the Law then he m