• Paul is the main character and only acting Apostles from Acts 9 through Philemon - and they can't see him?
• He tells folks to follow him - as he follows the Risen Christ - and they can't see that?
• The ONLY things people know about the Risen Saviour comes from Paul - why don't they recognize that?

Tonight, we look within the Scriptures themselves to see those people around Paul who hated his teachings and preachings!  We ahve these very same type of people today!

• Jews! - the law people - totally fits the gospel law people of today, too!
• Acts 9:22-24
• False prophet tried to interfere with a witnessing situation!
• Acts 13:6-12
• Jews / the law people filled with envy!
• Acts 13:45
• Devout and honourable women - chief men of the city!
• Acts 13:50
• Jews stirring up the Gentiles and made their minds evil affected against...
• Acts 14:2
• Turned them into gods!
• Acts 14:8-19
• "Internal staff" problems!
• Acts 15:36-39
• A supporting 'lady' who was helping others make money with their crafts.
• Paul knew she was bad, even though she showed him support!
• Acts 16:16-23
• Jews moved with envy - got a crowd of certain lewd fellows of the baser sort...
• Set the city on an uproar and went after one of Paul's followers.
• Acts 17:1-13
• Paul saw the city wholly given to idolatry - disputed with Jews and devout persons and in the market daily.
• Epicureans and Stoicks as he preached Jesus and the resurrection!
• Acts 17:16-21
• Mockers!
• Acts 17:32
• Demetrius and his craft store customers!
• Very religious people!
• Acts 19:24-29
• From our own selves - congregation - family!
• Acts 20:28-31
• 'Church people' accusing Paul of challenging their doctrine!
• Acts 21:27-31
• A serious conspiracy was created against Paul
• Acts 23:12-15
• Tertullus and his slaming accusations preceeded by flattery!
• Acts 24:1-6
• Felix - keeps his wife and Jews happy with how he treats Paul!
• Acts 24:22-27
• Festus calling him 'mad' with all that he has learned from the Risen Saviour!
• Acts 25:9; 26:24

• For me? YES!
• I know them all and I know them very well.  They really do still exist to today!

• If not, you will.
• If you have, welcome to the club!  None of us are alone in this!