1. Who is this Saul, and why do you think he was worth mentioning?
2. How do you feel this persecution fulfills prophecy? (see Acts 1)
3. Has there ever been a time when you felt persecuted for your faith?
4. Do you feel these Christians deserved their treatment?
5. Considering the prophecy from Jesus in Acts 1, will this persecution end up serving God or His enemies?
6. When bad things happen to you, do you wonder what you did wrong? Why? Why not?
7. When you're persecuted, do you look for how God can be served or feel sorry for yourself?