4. But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my
chosen instrument to take my message
to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to
the people of Israel. And I will show him
how much he must suffer for my name‟s
sake
ACTS 9
5. WHAT ANANIAS SAID TO PAUL WHEN HE CAME TO PRAY WITH HIM
IN DAMASCUS
34 AD.
6. „I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting.
Now get to your feet! For I have appeared to
you to appoint you as my servant and
witness. You are to tell the world what you
have seen and what I will show you in the
future. And I will rescue you from both your
own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am
sending you to the Gentiles to open their
eyes, so they may turn from darkness to
light and from the power of Satan to God.
Then they will receive forgiveness for their
sins and be given a place among God‟s
people, who are set apart by faith in me.
ACTS 26
8. One day as these men were
worshiping the Lord and fasting, the
Holy Spirit said,
“Set apart Barnabas and Saul for the
special work to which I have called
them.” So after more fasting and
prayer, the men laid their hands on
them and sent them on their way
ACTS
13
9. WHAT PAUL SAID IN HIS DEFENCE BEFORE THE KING ABOUT HIS
OWN JOURNEY
58/9 AD.
Frenchman Robert Marchand, who turned 100 a few months ago, has ridden 24.251km in one hour around the World Cycling Centre velodrome in Aigle, Switzerland.While this is no threat to the current UCI one hour world record of 49.7km held by Czech OndřejSosenka (who was 70 years Marchand’s junior when he set the record in 2005), it is a hallmark event that necessitated the UCI create a new category for 100 year-olds to immortalize the achievement.He rode a standard track bike with no aero equipment for his attempt, his biggest problem being his familiarity with velodrome riding. “I haven’t cycled on a track for 80 years,” he said. “You have to get used to the fixed gear! I prefer cycling outside but that is impossible at the moment. I don’t want to catch the flu. So I am short on training.”During his preparation, Marchand was warned not to get his heart rate above 110, a rule that for the most part he obeyed. “I did climb a steep hill not long ago and went up to 134 but it’s best to avoid that,” he said. “But I would be very surprised if I had heart attack.“For the last five years I have decided not to go for rides of more than 100km. There is no point going overboard. I want to keep cycling for some time yet.”So, to the question on everyone’s lips: what’s his secret? How does a guy cycle 24kms in one hour at an age when most people are dead?“I’ve never abused anything. I don’t smoke, I never drank much. The only thing I did in excess was work. I retired at 89 years old!“But basically, I am like everybody. I am lucky that I haven’t had any major health problems. My advice to anyone, young or old, is to keep moving. I do ‘physical culture’ every day. It works out my whole body and keeps me supple. Some people when they reach 80 years old, start playing cards and they stay immobile. Not me. I’ve never been able to keep still.”
Frenchman Robert Marchand, who turned 100 a few months ago, has ridden 24.251km in one hour around the World Cycling Centre velodrome in Aigle, Switzerland.While this is no threat to the current UCI one hour world record of 49.7km held by Czech OndřejSosenka (who was 70 years Marchand’s junior when he set the record in 2005), it is a hallmark event that necessitated the UCI create a new category for 100 year-olds to immortalize the achievement.He rode a standard track bike with no aero equipment for his attempt, his biggest problem being his familiarity with velodrome riding. “I haven’t cycled on a track for 80 years,” he said. “You have to get used to the fixed gear! I prefer cycling outside but that is impossible at the moment. I don’t want to catch the flu. So I am short on training.”During his preparation, Marchand was warned not to get his heart rate above 110, a rule that for the most part he obeyed. “I did climb a steep hill not long ago and went up to 134 but it’s best to avoid that,” he said. “But I would be very surprised if I had heart attack.“For the last five years I have decided not to go for rides of more than 100km. There is no point going overboard. I want to keep cycling for some time yet.”So, to the question on everyone’s lips: what’s his secret? How does a guy cycle 24kms in one hour at an age when most people are dead?“I’ve never abused anything. I don’t smoke, I never drank much. The only thing I did in excess was work. I retired at 89 years old!“But basically, I am like everybody. I am lucky that I haven’t had any major health problems. My advice to anyone, young or old, is to keep moving. I do ‘physical culture’ every day. It works out my whole body and keeps me supple. Some people when they reach 80 years old, start playing cards and they stay immobile. Not me. I’ve never been able to keep still.”