Why was Saul so unlikely to convert to Christianity? Dr. Casey Griffiths examines the conversion of Saul, the power of the Holy Ghost, and the martyrdom of Stephen.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Casey Griffiths01:37 Introduction of Dr. Casey Griffiths03:09 Calling of the seven men05:33 Stephen and Philip influence Paul’s conversion07:08 Stephen’s recap of the Hebrew Bible10:55 Stephen is charged with blasphemy13:21 Uncircumcised of heart17:54 They rejected Jesus and resist the Holy Ghost19:49 Stephen full of the Holy Ghost and a scriptorian21:05 Stephen uses inflammatory language23:05 Saul is holding coats at the martyrdom of Stephen24:21 Right hand of God, figurative or literal? 25:38 Was Stephen a successful missionary?31:02 Parallel to Alma in Ammonihah 32:51 Philip is introduced and Saul needs a call 35:31 Jews are spread out over the Mediterranean36:54 Philip is performing miracles38:31 Simon is converted by the Holy Ghost40:26 Bad acts driven by good motives44:08 The eunuch from Ethiopia49:09 Story of Godelia and Guillermo55:17 The gospel going beyond Judea and Samaria59:56  End of Part 1–Dr. Casey GriffithsPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano