 Saul was on dangerous ground, breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord. Now Saul drew near to Damascus. There was a change in plans as far as the purpose of this trip was concerned. Suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven that was brighter than the midday sun. Then he fell upon the earth and heard a voice saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Saul said, Who art thou, Lord?