164: The Trials of Paul (NT Gospel Doctrine Lesson 38)

“Thou Hast Testified of Me”

 

The story of Paul defending himself and his message before councils and kings at the end of Acts is not only entertaining, but models a moving balance of acceptance and effective communication.

 

Class Member Reading: Acts 21-28

Additional Reading: None

Scripture Chain: Acts 26:22–23;Acts 28:30–31; Romans 1:16; D&C 18:10–16; D&C 33:7–11

 

You can access the Annotated Reading here (or PDF)

You can access the Lesson Notes here (or PDF)

 

Timeline

 

Resources

Paul, a chosen vessel, the LDS.org video about these chapters

Lesson 38, Mormon Women Project: Our Cooperative Ministry

Rules for effective debate, Daniel Dennett

How our memories work (or don’t!), a selection of TED talks

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Recommended Reading

The New Testament Made Harder, James Faulconer

The Jewish Annotated New Testament

A Maxwell Institute interview with the editor of the Jewish Annotated New Testament

 

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