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Hafeed waited in his lonely _______ for he who was to receive the Scrolls.
Hafeed waited in his lonely _______ for he who was to receive the Scrolls.
Palace
The old man watched the _______ come and go.
The old man watched the _______ come and go.
seasons
The old man waited nearly three full _______ after disposal of his worldly wealth.
The old man waited nearly three full _______ after disposal of his worldly wealth.
years
A stranger appeared from out of the _______ to the east.
A stranger appeared from out of the _______ to the east.
The stranger's appearance was not one to inspire _______.
The stranger's appearance was not one to inspire _______.
Erasmus remained resolutely in the _______ as the caller repeated his request.
Erasmus remained resolutely in the _______ as the caller repeated his request.
The stranger's hair was _______ and long.
The stranger's hair was _______ and long.
Hafeed was called the _______ salesman in the world.
Hafeed was called the _______ salesman in the world.
Paul was a citizen of _______ and also a citizen of Rome.
Paul was a citizen of _______ and also a citizen of Rome.
Paul was a _______ by trade.
Paul was a _______ by trade.
The two listened as he spoke of the long Jewish wait for a messiah who would come and unite them with a new and independent Kingdom of happiness and ________
The two listened as he spoke of the long Jewish wait for a messiah who would come and unite them with a new and independent Kingdom of happiness and ________
He told of the Miracles performed by this man, the lectures to the ________, his raising of the Dead
He told of the Miracles performed by this man, the lectures to the ________, his raising of the Dead
Paul reached into his sack and removed a red garment which he placed in the lap of ________
Paul reached into his sack and removed a red garment which he placed in the lap of ________
You hold in your arms all the worldly Goods left behind by this Jesus, all that he possessed he shared with the world even unto his ________
You hold in your arms all the worldly Goods left behind by this Jesus, all that he possessed he shared with the world even unto his ________
Roman soldiers cast lots for this robe at the foot of his ________
Roman soldiers cast lots for this robe at the foot of his ________
Hafiz face paled and His Hands shook as he turned the robe stained with ________
Hafiz face paled and His Hands shook as he turned the robe stained with ________
The mark of Tola, whose guilt made the robes sowed by ________
The mark of Tola, whose guilt made the robes sowed by ________
He was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of ________
He was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of ________
Stephen was a follower of a man called _______
Stephen was a follower of a man called _______
Stephen's guilt was insisted that _______ was the Messiah
Stephen's guilt was insisted that _______ was the Messiah
I participated in the punishment with my fascination in youthful _______
I participated in the punishment with my fascination in youthful _______
I was supplied with letters from the high priest of the _______
I was supplied with letters from the high priest of the _______
I was entrusted with the mission of journeying to _______ to search out every follower of Jesus
I was entrusted with the mission of journeying to _______ to search out every follower of Jesus
There was a sudden flash of light from the _______
There was a sudden flash of light from the _______
I heard a voice in my ear say 'Saul, why do you persecute _______'
I heard a voice in my ear say 'Saul, why do you persecute _______'
I was led by the hands of my companions to _______
I was led by the hands of my companions to _______
Then I was visited by another called Ananias who said he had been visited in a _______
Then I was visited by another called Ananias who said he had been visited in a _______
Hafeed waited in his lonely chamber for he who was to receive the Scrolls.
Hafeed waited in his lonely chamber for he who was to receive the Scrolls.
The old man watched the seasons come and go for two years.
The old man watched the seasons come and go for two years.
Paul was persecuting followers of Jesus before his conversion.
Paul was persecuting followers of Jesus before his conversion.
A stranger appeared from out of the desert to the west.
A stranger appeared from out of the desert to the west.
Paul was a Roman citizen.
Paul was a Roman citizen.
The stranger's appearance was one to inspire confidence.
The stranger's appearance was one to inspire confidence.
The voice that spoke to Paul said 'Saul, why do you love me'.
The voice that spoke to Paul said 'Saul, why do you love me'.
Erasmus remained resolutely in the door.
Erasmus remained resolutely in the door.
Hafeed was called the greatest salesman in the world.
Hafeed was called the greatest salesman in the world.
Paul was a Pharisee of the Jewish Tribe of Benjamin and a citizen of Taurus and Rome.
Paul was a Pharisee of the Jewish Tribe of Benjamin and a citizen of Taurus and Rome.
Paul was a bookkeeper by trade.
Paul was a bookkeeper by trade.
Paul was a merchant by trade.
Paul was a merchant by trade.
Paul was blinded by the sudden flash of light from heaven.
Paul was blinded by the sudden flash of light from heaven.
Hafeed was called the greatest merchant in the world.
Hafeed was called the greatest merchant in the world.
Ananias visited Paul in a vision.
Ananias visited Paul in a vision.
Paul was supplied with letters from the high priest of Jerusalem.
Paul was supplied with letters from the high priest of Jerusalem.
Paul was upset by the sale of doves and lambs for sacrifice at the temple.
Paul was upset by the sale of doves and lambs for sacrifice at the temple.
There was a sudden flash of darkness from the sky.
There was a sudden flash of darkness from the sky.
Paul was told to return to Jerusalem to spread the word of God.
Paul was told to return to Jerusalem to spread the word of God.
Paul was a follower of Jesus from the beginning.
Paul was a follower of Jesus from the beginning.
Hafiz was given a red garment that had previously belonged to John the Baptist.
Hafiz was given a red garment that had previously belonged to John the Baptist.
Paul was a citizen of Jerusalem and also a citizen of Rome.
Paul was a citizen of Jerusalem and also a citizen of Rome.
The mark of Pathros was a small star sewn into the cloth.
The mark of Pathros was a small star sewn into the cloth.
Hafiz was overwhelmed with emotion when he saw the robe.
Hafiz was overwhelmed with emotion when he saw the robe.
According to Paul, Jesus was born in a cave in Jerusalem during the time of the census of Augustus.
According to Paul, Jesus was born in a cave in Jerusalem during the time of the census of Augustus.
Hafiz was searching for a salesman to sell his worldly goods.
Hafiz was searching for a salesman to sell his worldly goods.
Paul reached into his sack and removed a blue garment which he placed in the lap of Hafiz.
Paul reached into his sack and removed a blue garment which he placed in the lap of Hafiz.
Hafiz was a follower of Jesus.
Hafiz was a follower of Jesus.
What did Hafeed wait for in his lonely palace?
What did Hafeed wait for in his lonely palace?
What was Erasmus's usual behavior?
What was Erasmus's usual behavior?
What was the condition of the stranger's legs?
What was the condition of the stranger's legs?
What did Paul study under?
What did Paul study under?
What did Paul bring with him to Hafeed's palace?
What did Paul bring with him to Hafeed's palace?
What did Paul ask Hafeed for?
What did Paul ask Hafeed for?
What did Paul say he was blinded by?
What did Paul say he was blinded by?
What did Stephen get condemned to?
What did Stephen get condemned to?
What did Hafeed do when Paul asked to tell his story?
What did Hafeed do when Paul asked to tell his story?
What did Erasmus do when Paul approached the palace?
What did Erasmus do when Paul approached the palace?
What was Stephen's guilt about?
What was Stephen's guilt about?
Why was Paul persecuting followers of Jesus?
Why was Paul persecuting followers of Jesus?
What happened to Paul on the road to Damascus?
What happened to Paul on the road to Damascus?
Who visited Paul in Damascus after his conversion?
Who visited Paul in Damascus after his conversion?
What did the voice say to Paul in Damascus?
What did the voice say to Paul in Damascus?
What did Paul do after his conversion in Damascus?
What did Paul do after his conversion in Damascus?
What did the voice say to Paul the second time?
What did the voice say to Paul the second time?
What did the voice tell Paul to do?
What did the voice tell Paul to do?
What did Paul tell Erasmus about Jesus?
What did Paul tell Erasmus about Jesus?
What was the result of Paul's preaching in Damascus?
What was the result of Paul's preaching in Damascus?
What did Paul tell Hafiz and Erasmus about the Jewish people's expectation?
What did Paul tell Hafiz and Erasmus about the Jewish people's expectation?
What did Paul remove from his sack and place in Hafiz's lap?
What did Paul remove from his sack and place in Hafiz's lap?
What did the Roman soldiers do with the red garment at the foot of Jesus' cross?
What did the Roman soldiers do with the red garment at the foot of Jesus' cross?
What did Hafiz find on the red garment that made him emotional?
What did Hafiz find on the red garment that made him emotional?
Where was Jesus born, according to Paul?
Where was Jesus born, according to Paul?
What did Hafiz ask Paul about Jesus after seeing the red garment?
What did Hafiz ask Paul about Jesus after seeing the red garment?
Why did Hafiz cry after seeing the red garment and hearing Paul's story?
Why did Hafiz cry after seeing the red garment and hearing Paul's story?
What did Hafiz ask Paul to do after hearing his story and seeing the red garment?
What did Hafiz ask Paul to do after hearing his story and seeing the red garment?
Study Notes
Hafid's Wait
- Hafid, the old man, waited in his palace for the person who was to receive the Scrolls.
- He waited for nearly three years after disposing of his wealth and disbanding his trade empire.
The Stranger's Arrival
- A limping stranger, Paul, appeared from the desert to the east and entered Damascus, making his way to Hafid's palace.
- Paul's appearance was not inspiring, with ripped sandals, cut and scratched legs, and a loose, tattered loincloth.
- Erasmus, Hafid's bookkeeper, was hesitant to let Paul in, but eventually allowed him to enter.
Paul's Story
- Paul told Hafid that he was a citizen of Taurus and Rome, and a Pharisee of the Jewish tribe of Benjamin.
- He was a tent maker by trade, but had studied under the great Gamaliel.
- Paul explained that he was once a witness to the stoning of Stephen, a holy man who had been condemned to death for blasphemy against the Jewish God.
- Paul had been a persecutor of Jesus' followers, but had a sudden change of heart after a flash of light from the heavens and a voice saying "Saul, why do you persecute me?"
- Paul was led to Damascus, where he was visited by Ananias, who restored his sight and told him to preach about Jesus.
Paul's Preaching
- Paul preached about Jesus, but was met with suspicion and hostility by those who knew him as a persecutor.
- He continued to preach, but was antagonized by those who listened, and eventually escaped to Jerusalem.
- In Jerusalem, he preached again, but was met with more hostility, and the voice came to him again, saying "You have had the word for nearly four years, but you have shown few the light."
The Voice's Message
- The voice told Paul to return to Damascus and seek out the greatest salesman in the world, who would show him the way to spread Jesus' word to the world.
- Paul told Hafid about Jesus, including his life, miracles, and resurrection.
The Red Garment
- Paul gave Hafid a red garment that had belonged to Jesus, which was stained with blood and had a small star sewn into the cloth, marking it as made by Pathros.
- Hafid was overwhelmed with emotion, recognizing the mark of Tola, and asked Paul about the birth of Jesus.
Jesus' Birth
- Paul told Hafid that Jesus was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of Augustus, with little to his name.
- Hafid smiled, remembering the brightest star that had shone above the birthplace of Jesus.
Hafid's Wait
- Hafid, the old man, waited in his palace for the person who was to receive the Scrolls.
- He waited for nearly three years after disposing of his wealth and disbanding his trade empire.
The Stranger's Arrival
- A limping stranger, Paul, appeared from the desert to the east and entered Damascus, making his way to Hafid's palace.
- Paul's appearance was not inspiring, with ripped sandals, cut and scratched legs, and a loose, tattered loincloth.
- Erasmus, Hafid's bookkeeper, was hesitant to let Paul in, but eventually allowed him to enter.
Paul's Story
- Paul told Hafid that he was a citizen of Taurus and Rome, and a Pharisee of the Jewish tribe of Benjamin.
- He was a tent maker by trade, but had studied under the great Gamaliel.
- Paul explained that he was once a witness to the stoning of Stephen, a holy man who had been condemned to death for blasphemy against the Jewish God.
- Paul had been a persecutor of Jesus' followers, but had a sudden change of heart after a flash of light from the heavens and a voice saying "Saul, why do you persecute me?"
- Paul was led to Damascus, where he was visited by Ananias, who restored his sight and told him to preach about Jesus.
Paul's Preaching
- Paul preached about Jesus, but was met with suspicion and hostility by those who knew him as a persecutor.
- He continued to preach, but was antagonized by those who listened, and eventually escaped to Jerusalem.
- In Jerusalem, he preached again, but was met with more hostility, and the voice came to him again, saying "You have had the word for nearly four years, but you have shown few the light."
The Voice's Message
- The voice told Paul to return to Damascus and seek out the greatest salesman in the world, who would show him the way to spread Jesus' word to the world.
- Paul told Hafid about Jesus, including his life, miracles, and resurrection.
The Red Garment
- Paul gave Hafid a red garment that had belonged to Jesus, which was stained with blood and had a small star sewn into the cloth, marking it as made by Pathros.
- Hafid was overwhelmed with emotion, recognizing the mark of Tola, and asked Paul about the birth of Jesus.
Jesus' Birth
- Paul told Hafid that Jesus was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of Augustus, with little to his name.
- Hafid smiled, remembering the brightest star that had shone above the birthplace of Jesus.
Hafid's Wait
- Hafid, the old man, waited in his palace for the person who was to receive the Scrolls.
- He waited for nearly three years after disposing of his wealth and disbanding his trade empire.
The Stranger's Arrival
- A limping stranger, Paul, appeared from the desert to the east and entered Damascus, making his way to Hafid's palace.
- Paul's appearance was not inspiring, with ripped sandals, cut and scratched legs, and a loose, tattered loincloth.
- Erasmus, Hafid's bookkeeper, was hesitant to let Paul in, but eventually allowed him to enter.
Paul's Story
- Paul told Hafid that he was a citizen of Taurus and Rome, and a Pharisee of the Jewish tribe of Benjamin.
- He was a tent maker by trade, but had studied under the great Gamaliel.
- Paul explained that he was once a witness to the stoning of Stephen, a holy man who had been condemned to death for blasphemy against the Jewish God.
- Paul had been a persecutor of Jesus' followers, but had a sudden change of heart after a flash of light from the heavens and a voice saying "Saul, why do you persecute me?"
- Paul was led to Damascus, where he was visited by Ananias, who restored his sight and told him to preach about Jesus.
Paul's Preaching
- Paul preached about Jesus, but was met with suspicion and hostility by those who knew him as a persecutor.
- He continued to preach, but was antagonized by those who listened, and eventually escaped to Jerusalem.
- In Jerusalem, he preached again, but was met with more hostility, and the voice came to him again, saying "You have had the word for nearly four years, but you have shown few the light."
The Voice's Message
- The voice told Paul to return to Damascus and seek out the greatest salesman in the world, who would show him the way to spread Jesus' word to the world.
- Paul told Hafid about Jesus, including his life, miracles, and resurrection.
The Red Garment
- Paul gave Hafid a red garment that had belonged to Jesus, which was stained with blood and had a small star sewn into the cloth, marking it as made by Pathros.
- Hafid was overwhelmed with emotion, recognizing the mark of Tola, and asked Paul about the birth of Jesus.
Jesus' Birth
- Paul told Hafid that Jesus was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of Augustus, with little to his name.
- Hafid smiled, remembering the brightest star that had shone above the birthplace of Jesus.
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This quiz covers chapter 18 of The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part 1, which tells the story of Hafeed waiting in his palace for the one who will receive the Scrolls.
