1) Jesus then instructs Paul to stand up, indicating that Paul had been knocked down. As we understand from other parts of his testimony, Paul was knocked down and blinded. Jesus then tells him to get up because they have work to do. Jesus appeared to Saul with a purpose, just as he appears to each of us with a purpose. The primary purpose was to transform Saul into Paul, just as Jesus transforms us from our old selves into our new selves.

2) There are times in our Christian journey, whether in the beginning or later on, where Jesus knocks us down, so that the only way that we can see is by looking up. And when we look up, It's Jesus that we see. Jesus doesn't do this to be mean. He does this to get our attention. He will knock us down to help us look up and see Him. But he never knocks us down to hurt us. He knocks us down to help us.

3) In verse 16, Jesus specifically tells Paul what he is required to do. He has been appointed to be a servant and a witness. Each of us has an appointment, a destiny, and a purpose. There is a reason for our existence and a fulfillment to it. Undoubtedly, this involves us being servants and witnesses in some capacity. Jesus tells Paul, and by extension, us, to tell people about what God has done, what God has shown, and what he is doing and showing. It's all part of the journey.

A) Worth noting is the reality that God will judge everyone who has spoken harshly against Him. Those who dismissively speak about God will discover that their words will return to haunt them. There are no atheists in foxholes, and there will be no atheists when someone stands before God, either.

B) Jude concludes this section by clarifying that these individuals are driven by their own desires, and everything they do is solely for their own benefit or gain. They flatter others not because they genuinely mean it but because they seek personal gain from the flattery. While there is nothing wrong with being complimentary, it becomes problematic when it's done with ulterior motives. It's good to speak well of others, but ensure that the intentions behind your words are pure.

C) Speaking good things to one another is absolutely essential. Lifting up is absolutely essential. Speaking well to one another is absolutely essential. But the key is what the motive is behind it. If we're speaking to please the Lord, then right on. But if we are speaking for some nefarious underneath idea, it's a sin.

1) I felt an urge from the Lord to share this specific message. We've examined it from various perspectives and will continue to do so in the future. There needs to be a mutual understanding between you, me, and the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit regarding our relationship. This understanding is that we are summoned to commune with God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

2) Communicating the concept of the Trinity is challenging because it involves discussing the existence of God as one entity in three forms. God is singular, and there is only one God. Understanding God's revelation boils down to understanding the revelation of oneself. You possess a body, a mind, and a heart, and you are identified by your name. Similarly, God has a mind, a heart, and a body.

3) The key is to comprehend this formula: it is from the Father, through the Son, and by the Holy Spirit. God invites us to fellowship and sends Jesus Christ to us so we can grasp this communion. Jesus then resides in our hearts through faith, while the Holy Spirit takes up actual residence in our bodies. God is on the throne, the Son is at His right hand, and the Holy Spirit is present before the throne, as well as within each individual who calls upon the name of the Lord.

4) What's crucial for us is to be imbued with the fullness of God. This fullness originates from the Father, but it also comes from the Son and the Holy Spirit. The key element here is that the Spirit of God is our breath in God. Without breath, we cannot live. Therefore, we need to have the love of the Father, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit continually active in our minds, hearts, and bodies.