1- What I was - wretched-lifeless -for Paul - persecutor- -2- What I am - dearly loved child of God, co-heir with Christ, forgiven, set free -for Paul - apostle--3- What is my response- - love, praise, service, holiness--Preparing your heart for the sermon---What is an apostle- What are the qualifications of an apostle---Why does Paul call himself the least of the apostles- --What is grace- What role does grace play in our justification and sanctification---Other passages to consider- Acts 7-54-8-3- 9-1-22- 22-3-16- 26-9-18- Rom 3-10-12, 21-26- 1 Cor 1-26-31- 6-9-11- Eph 2-1-10- Phil 2-12-13- 1 Tim 1-12-17- Titus 2-11-14- 3-4-8- 1 Pet 1-13-23- 2-9-12--Digging Deeper---Why could Paul say God's grace to him was not in vain- How had Paul's life changed---What difference is God's grace making in your life---How is God's grace evident in every person's salvation no matter their background---How can you speak of God's grace in your testimony- Pray for an opportunity to share that this week.