Paul explained these Scriptures to the Jews. He showed that the Christ {\cf2\super [347]} must die and then rise from death. Paul said “This man Jesus that I am telling you about is the Christ.”
The two men said to each other, “When Jesus talked to us on the road, it felt like a fire burning in us. It was exciting when he explained to us the true meaning of the Scriptures. {\cf2\super [394]} ”
Jesus said to them, “Remember when I was with you before? I said that everything written about me must happen—everything written in the law of Moses, the books of the prophets, {\cf2\super [396]} and the Psalms.”
One time when Jesus was eating with them, he told them not to leave Jerusalem. Jesus said, “The Father has promised you something; I told you about it before. Wait here \{in Jerusalem\} to receive this promise.
He argued very strongly against the Jews before all the people. Apollos clearly proved that the Jews were wrong. He used the Scriptures and showed that Jesus is the Christ. {\cf2\super [375]}
Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia to Paul in Corinth. After this, Paul used all his time telling people the Good News. {\cf2\super [361]} He showed the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. {\cf2\super [362]}
God said that these things would happen. God said through the prophets {\cf2\super [55]} that his Christ {\cf2\super [56]} would suffer and die. I have told you how God made this happen.
But Saul became more and more powerful. He proved that Jesus is the Christ. {\cf2\super [194]} His proofs were so strong that the Jews who lived in Damascus could not argue with him.