Watch and Discuss:

Background Information to today's lesson: In last week’s clip, we saw the death of Stephen, the first person to die for his faith in Jesus. Paul of Tarsus, was a devout Pharisee (a strict Jewish religious group), who had been involved in the death of Stephen. He was committed to stopping the good news the followers of Jesus were spreading everywhere that Jesus was alive and eternal life was God’s gift to all who believe in Him.

As you watch, take notes and be prepared to answer the following questions after you watch the video:

1. Where did the two men meet to talk? Describe the emotions of each man as they talked.
2. Where were some people eating food together? What were they eating?
3. Why did the dog bark?
4. What happened to the people who had been eating together?
5. How did Paul force a man to give him the information he wanted?

Listening Practice:

Watch the video clip again and fill in the missing words from the dropdown box:

Caiaphas: Paul of .

Paul: Yes, High Priest.

Caiaphas: That today could have started a .

Paul: He was a heretic. He was trying to lead our people away from God. He got what he . It was the will of the people.

Caiaphas: Was it really? Perhaps you and I might serve the people's together…

Paul: I could this scum out for you, but I need help.

Caiaphas: What do you need?

Paul: Men. Money. Letters of from you.

Caiaphas: Malchus.

My servant is at your .

Man: Let us eat. We are to receive. Brothers and sisters. Our Lord Jesus, on the night of his , took bread. And when he'd given thanks, He broke the bread. Welcome, friend. Please. Sit with us and .

Paul: Trust me, I am not your friend. Take them. there. Don't move.

Go on, run away!

Man: This way!

Paul: Tell all your friends, all you followers of Jesus, that I, Paul of Tarsus, will find you! God is on my !

Where did they go? Suddenly no one's talking about Jesus. I don't believe they've just on him. So where are they?

Man: I don't know. I … Damascus. Someone said Damascus.

Vocabulary Exercises: Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right.
(Definitions and examples from: Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary of American English. http://nhd.heinle.com/Home.aspx)

Choose a word from the previous exercise to complete each sentence: (Hint: you may need to change the form of some words.)

1. I was at her whenever she needed my advice.
2. The search party the missing mountain climber after 13 days.
3. The caused a lot of damage to the city’s shopping district.
4. The result of the election should reflect the of the voters.
5. When her best friend told everyone her secret, she was deeply hurt by her .
6. The close friends to stay friends forever.
7. There was an at the hockey game when two fans got into a fight.
8. The roof fell in and the furniture in the building.

Discussion questions: Discuss these questions in your group.

1. Where was Paul from?
2. What was the “incident” that Caiaphas talked about?
3. Who did Paul say was a heretic, a teacher of a false reliigion?
4. What was Paul’s plan and what did he want from Caiaphas?
5. What did Caiaphas give to Paul?
6. How did Paul use what Caiaphas gave him?
7. What information did Paul want from the man they caught? Why?
8. What do you think Paul is going to do next?