Galatians 4:12-18 Enemies of The Preacher CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO

Paul was trying to help the Galatians but they were really having a hard time with the legalists that caused them to turn away from the gospel and Paul.  They lost their love for him.  Watch:

Be as I am (v. 22) Liberty, not under the law – I am as ye are – we’re sons – ye have not injured me at all

My Infirmity of the flesh (v.13)

1. 1. I Cor 2:3-5, thorn
   2. II Cor 11:23-28
   3. As much beating he took; their reaction couldn’t hurt him at all

My temptation in flesh ye despised not (v. 14)

1. 1. II Cor 12:1-10
   2. Received me as angel, as Christ
   3. Acts 27:23; II Cor 5:20; Mt 10:40; I Th 2:13; Acts 6:15; I Sam 25:9

Where is your Blessedness? (v. 15)

1. 1. You would have plucked out your eyes for me
   2. Acts 9:8,18 probably had a sight impediment
   3. Gal 6:11 (large letter)
   4. Salutations/ he dictated his letters

Am I your Enemy because I tell you the truth (v. 16)

1. 1. II Cor 12:15
   2. The more I love you, the less I’m loved
   3. II Tim 4:3-4
   4. I Ki 21:20

They Exclude you (v. 17)

1. 1. Matt 23:15
   2. They compass Land and Sea to make one proselyte

Good to be zealous (v. 18)

1. 1. Rev 3:19
   2. And not only when I am present with you, Phil 2:12