Acts9,20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, Isn't he the man who caused havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? And hasn't he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests? 22 Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. 23 After many days had gone by, the Jews conspired to kill him, 24 but Saul learned of their plan. Day and night they kept close watch on the city gates in order to kill him. 25 But hisfollowers took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall. 26When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him and brought himto the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 29 He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. 30 When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea andsent him off to Tarsus. 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.


23 After many days had gone by, the Jews conspired to kill him - Interesting that it is written days or not weeks or not month or not years: After a sort time, Paul was so well known for what he is doing, so they already were willing to kill him! Even he knew exactly what is the most important and difficult thing to preach he just preached it.
Do i avoid a certaine topic to preach because i know it could cause trouble? Is the topic so important, that i would need to preach it?
24 but Saul learned of their plan. Day and night they kept close watch on the city gates in order to kill him. - they were eager to kill!
25 But hisfollowers took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall. - Paul had followers already  -  After some days preaching Paul had followers. How about my service and preaching. Do people want to follow me?
Paul was a brilliant guy and grew powerful and was able to baffle people.
Of corse he had followers. ... But they were willing to risk their life and safe him.
26When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. - The news about his repentance was not traveling so fast. They did not believe! How must he feel! How crazy was it for him on the other hand to go into the center of hatred and it was also the place where everybody knew him. They knew him as persecutor! Now they will get to be used about the fact, that he is a believer too. How much pain did he cause? - >< - Still looking for fellowship this people.
>Would i be willing to go there? To see people i almost killed before and some of their friend and family-members i did kill - would i like to walk into a room and talk with this kind of people?
> Would i be willing to have a member with a history like Paul?
> Where are my borders of forgiveness, trust, love, mercy ...