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jasond · 08-22-2004, 12:30 AM

I just ran into this thread while working on a Bible study for the youth group at my church.

When Saul (soon to become Paul) was chasing down Christians to bring them to Jerusalem where they would be imprisoned, scourged, or killed, he was stopped by a light from heaven.

Acts 9:4 - And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, "Saul, Saul, why persecutist thou me?"

Acts 9:5 - And he said, "Who art thou, Lord?" And the Lord said, "I am Jesus whom thou persecutist: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks."

Just like the horse that is hurt when it kicks against the pricks of the chariot (placed by the horse's master), Saul was taught that by persecuting those who love Jesus he was actually rebelling against God his Master who is one with Jesus.

So there's the answer to your lyrical question. now you've made me want to hear the song.

08-22-2004, 12:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
jasond Upright	re: johnny cash lyric question I just ran into this thread while working on a Bible study for the youth group at my church. When Saul (soon to become Paul) was chasing down Christians to bring them to Jerusalem where they would be imprisoned, scourged, or killed, he was stopped by a light from heaven. Acts 9:4 - And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, "Saul, Saul, why persecutist thou me?" Acts 9:5 - And he said, "Who art thou, Lord?" And the Lord said, "I am Jesus whom thou persecutist: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks." Just like the horse that is hurt when it kicks against the pricks of the chariot (placed by the horse's master), Saul was taught that by persecuting those who love Jesus he was actually rebelling against God his Master who is one with Jesus. So there's the answer to your lyrical question. now you've made me want to hear the song.