The recorded lesson tells the story of Paul, who initially was against followers of Jesus, but after a divine encounter where he was blinded by a bright light for three days, he devoted his life to spreading the message of Jesus. Paul became a missionary, traveled extensively, wrote letters, and faced many hardships including imprisonment, beatings, and shipwrecks, but remained committed to his mission. His perseverance and dedication to spreading Christianity exemplify how transformative knowing God was for him.