When was Saul of Tarsus introduced in the account?
Saul of Tarsus is introduced at the stoning of Stephen, standing by and holding the garments of those throwing stones. This occurs as Israel is rejecting everything concerning the Christ, and the account presents him not in a good light at that moment.
Les explains that Saul of Tarsus is introduced at the point when Israel is rejecting everything concerning the Christ. The account initially shows him in an unfavorable light: he is standing there holding the garments of those throwing the stones. This is in connection with Stephen's stoning, where Stephen calls upon God, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit," and kneels down to cry with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." Les notes this is basically the same thing Christ said. Les also identifies this man as the one who will go to the Gentiles without benefit of Israel and make all the difference to the rest of the world, later credited as the Apostle Paul who took Christianity out to the Gentile world.