In fact, I myself supposed it was necessary to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarene.  This I actually did in Jerusalem, and I locked up many of the saints in prison, since I had received authority for that from the chief priests.  when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them.  In all the synagogues I often tried to make them blaspheme by punishing them.  Being greatly enraged at them, I even pursued them to foreign cities.  Under these circumstances I was traveling to Damascus with authority and a commission from the chief priests.  At midday, while on the road, O king, I saw a light from heaven brighter than the sun, shining around me and those traveling with me.  When we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?  It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'  But I said. 'Who are You Lord?'  And the Lord replied, 'I am Jesus, Whom you are persecuting.'"

This is the third and last time that we will see the testimony of Paul in the book of Acts.  Paul's message, delivered to Agrippa, begins with a key phrase:  "I supposed it was necessary..."

Paul is telling Agrippa that he used to think one way, but now he thinks another way.  So, he was blind, but now he sees.

This is the essence of redemption within Christ.  EVERY time God meets us, we are changed.

What would you say to Agrippa?  I used to think (fill in the blank) was necessary, but now I realize that Christ took that on. 

I was blind, but now I see.