1. Discuss what it meant to be a Roman citizen in Paul’s day. How were citizens better off than the slave class?
2. Summarize Saul’s conversion experience and how he describes himself in various New Testament texts. In what ways do you see this as a dramatic life change?
3. Who was Barnabas? List and detail his appearances in the Book of Acts. Describe his importance in assisting Paul to get acquainted with Christians.
4. Discuss social, political, and religious factors that contributed to the rapid spread of Christianity during the first century.
