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)
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- I Cor 2:3-5, thorn
- II Cor 11:23-28
- As much beating he took; their reaction couldn’t hurt him at all
My temptation in flesh ye despised not (v. 14)
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- II Cor 12:1-10
- Received me as angel, as Christ
- 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)
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- You would have plucked out your eyes for me
- Acts 9:8,18 probably had a sight impediment
- Gal 6:11 (large letter)
- Salutations/ he dictated his letters
Am I your Enemy because I tell you the truth (v. 16)
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- II Cor 12:15
- The more I love you, the less I’m loved
- II Tim 4:3-4
- I Ki 21:20
They Exclude you (v. 17)
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- Matt 23:15
- They compass Land and Sea to make one proselyte
Good to be zealous (v. 18)
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- Rev 3:19
- And not only when I am present with you, Phil 2:12