Observation

The popularity of this question was on the average. The strength of those who attempted it lies in their ability to show good mastery of the passage. To those who found it difficult, they missed the essence of the question and started their narratives by focusing on how Saul persecuted the church. Points candidates should have started with includes;

1. After his conversion, Saul remained with the disciples at Damascus for several days.
2. He proclaimed in the synagogue at Damascus that Jesus was the son of God.
3. People who heard him were amazed since they knew him as a serious persecutor of the believers.
4. The people remarked, “is not this man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who called on Jesus’ name?”
5. A further remark was made that Saul had come to Damascus to arrest the believers and send them to the chief priest.
6. The more the Jews opposed Saul, the more he grew in strength and confounded his opponents.
7. The Jews in Damascus who were against the Christian faith plotted to kill Saul.
8. The enemies of Saul kept close watch on the city gates day and night looking for Saul to take his life.
9. But their plans became known to Saul.
10. So, Saul escaped with the help of the disciples from Damascus to Jerusalem.
11. He was lowered in a basket over the walls of Damascus.
12. Saul went to Jerusalem but the brethren rejected his company even though Barnabas made them aware of his conversion.

2. REASONS PEOPLE WISH EVIL FOR OTHERS

1. To win the favour of others (a third party).
2. Due to Jealousy/envy.
3. Due to hatred.
4. Religious/Political differences.
5. Ethnic conflicts/differences
6. Unhealthy competition/Greed
7. Witchcraft/ Demonic influences.
8. Revenge/Retaliation.
9. Inferiority/ Superiority complex.
10. Intolerance/ignorance/impatience.
11. Discrimination/Favouritism/unfairness.
12. Egocentrism