1. The gospel was not man made (11-17)

Paul's ministry was under attack. False teachers were saying Paul wasn't teaching a true gospel. Paul pointed out that the gospel he preached was not man made (not made up) but was revealed to him through a revelation from the Risen Jesus. Paul lent credence to his story by reminding them of his past. He was a persecutor of the church of God. He was a zealous Pharisee, living exclusively by their tenants. But God had set him apart that he might know the truth of God and preach it to the Gentiles.

2. From persecutor to preacher (18-24)

After Paul's call by the Risen Jesus, he went to Arabia and then to Damascus. Three years later, he went to Jerusalem and met Peter and James. The two leaders of the church recognized his ministry and praised God because of it. Then Paul went to Syria and Cilicia. The Risen Jesus had recreated Paul from a persecutor of God to a gospel preacher. This caused the churches of Judea to praise God.


Application: Lord, the revelation of Jesus changes us from persecutors to gospel servants. Thank you for revealing the gospel to us; help us to preach it to others.
One Word: Preach the gospel of God