The Greatest Salesman in the World Part 2 Ch 3
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What aspect of Hafid's speech did Galenus appreciate?

  • The use of visual aids
  • The powerful and simple nature of the message (correct)
  • The complexity of the message
  • The length of the presentation
  • According to Galenus, what is an essential skill for a good speaker?

  • Memorizing the speech completely
  • Employing body movement during delivery (correct)
  • Avoiding eye contact with the audience
  • Using elaborate vocabulary
  • What did Hafid express about his own performance after the speech?

  • He regarded it as a weak performance (correct)
  • He felt it was his best performance yet
  • He believed he had mastered public speaking
  • He felt confident and ready for larger audiences
  • What did Galenus advise Hafid to incorporate into his speeches?

    <p>Dramatic gestures and voice modulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Galenus react to Hafid's achievements as a salesman during the discussion?

    <p>He praised Hafid's sales success but urged patience in public speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led Hafid to ultimately deliver his speech in Nazareth despite his initial doubts?

    <p>His habit of never giving up on anything he had started.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Hafid's speech was noted to be less impressive by him?

    <p>The content of the speech itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant revelation did Hafid share with Sergius during their conversation?

    <p>He was present at the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Sergius Paulus to visit Nazareth?

    <p>To learn more about Jesus' life before he died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Hafid's initial reaction to the audience's response during his previous speaking engagements?

    <p>He believed he had lost their interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sergius describe his own journey to Nazareth?

    <p>As a spiritual pilgrimage before the end of his life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Hafid nearly cancel his speech in Nazareth?

    <p>He doubted the value of his message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sergius attribute his conversion to Christianity to?

    <p>His interactions with Hafid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hafid believe about his speaking skills by the time he arrives in Nazareth?

    <p>They have improved with each presentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event does Sergius mention that led him to seek help from Hafid?

    <p>His friendship with Paul of Tarsus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hafid's New Career and Encounters

    • Hafid, a renowned salesman, begins a new career as a public speaker. His initial speech was to a small audience near Caesarea Philippi.
    • Galenus, a companion, praises Hafid's speech, highlighting its power and simplicity but encourages improvement in delivery techniques.
    • Hafid, despite his initial success, expresses concerns about the impact of his message on his audience.

    Early Speaking Tour Challenges

    • Hafid faced challenges in connecting with audiences across various locations, experiencing little applause.
    • His initial speaking tour failed to evoke strong responses from audiences in Bethsaida, Chorazin, Capernaum, and other towns.

    The Nazareth Speech and a Chance Encounter

    • Hafid's speech in the hillside village of Nazareth attracted almost three hundred people.
    • Sergius Paulus, Roman governor of Cyprus, attended this talk and enthusiastically applauded. This encounter was pivotal.
    • Sergius, a friend of Hafid's from their past, sought Hafid out and explained his presence in Nazareth.
    • Sergius revealed his conversion to the faith of Jesus (Christianity) and that Hafid, unknowingly, had trained him through his selling techniques.

    The Encounter in the Stable and the Scrolls

    • Hafid recounted his experience in a Bethlehem stable where he wrapped Jesus with a red robe.
    • Pathros, Hafid's master, later awarded him scrolls of success insights.
    • The special sign identifying Paul was a red seamless robe with bloodstains, carrying the marks of Pathros and the robe's maker.
    • These events marked the connection between Hafid's training and Paul's teachings.

    Paul's Success and Hafid's Future

    • Sergius describes Paul's impressive success in spreading Jesus's message across several cities.
    • Hafid, impressed, prepares for a final conversation with Sergius's wife.

    Conclusion and Future Plans

    • Hafid and Sergius discuss their future plans. Hafid will meet the woman who kissed his cheek in the stable.
    • Hafid ends his speaking tour for the time being. He awaits evaluation before deciding his future.
    • Sergius requests Hafid's return for a reason he will only reveal when they meet again.

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    Explore the journey of Hafid as he transitions from a successful salesman to a public speaker. This quiz delves into his early challenges, his notable speech in Nazareth, and the pivotal encounters that shaped his career. Test your knowledge on Hafid's experiences and the lessons learned along the way.

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