What made the Jason Bourne movie series so compelling? It's when Bourne finds that his superiors have turned on him and now, suddenly, he is the enemy. The films in the series show Bourne at work, trying to clear his name and keep himself alive.
That was the apostle Paul's problem. Because of his ministry to the Galatians, many Jewish people began to wonder if Paul was forsaking his Jewish heritage. So, the people began to spread rumors that Paul had turned his back on Jewish customs and, worse, had become an enemy to Jewish people.
If you have time this week, read Romans 9 through 11. In these three chapters we see Paul answer his accusers. Paul offers many illustrations and quotes the Scriptures often as he defends his ministry. He proves that he is not the enemy - far from it! Paul provides many convincing proofs of his love for his people and his heritage and his deep desire that Jewish people enjoy the same confidence and hope that the Gentiles have through faith in Jesus Christ.
As you read those three chapters you'll discover that Paul has much to say to encourage us in our daily walk of faith with our Lord. As always, Christ Jesus is at the center of his teaching. By the time you're finished reading, you'll join Paul in saying, "To God be the glory forever! Amen."
