In this weekend sermon from Pastor Lee, we look at the background and calling of the single most influential person in the New Testament, outside of Jesus. Scripture: Acts 26:1-18 God’s heartbeat for the life of young people is the very same as the dawn of creation Paul’s manner of life was shaped early in life Your patterns, perspectives, and passions form your manner of life Paul’s parents helped establish footings and foundations in his life that would ultimately prepare him to encounter and serve God Teach by example Prioritize environments that shape faith Raising “free range” kids trains them to be “deranged” adults Sending is an intentional act of directing your children in the way they should go Proverbs 22:6 (ESV) “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” The direction that we aim our children will become the aim of our children The intentional modeling of Paul’s parents prepared his life to meet Jesus personally, and there, find his salvation and calling