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Paul - The Right Man for the Job

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Male A woman would have been excluded from many places
Jew Passionately
18 - 40 Probably
Very religious Member of pharisees, ultra orthodox religious group
Not follower of Jesus Violent opponent of early church
Unmarried Too pre-occupied with his religious life
Not parent Too pre-occupied with his religious life
Educated Highly educated, knew Scriptures inside out
Skilled with hands Tent maker
Suffering from illness Mentions 'thorn in his flesh', possibly arthritis
Comfortable From a good family; able to support himself as a
tent maker
Passport holder As a Roman citizen born in Tarsus, Paul was free to
travel throughout the Empire
Very keen Never did things by half
Good at arguing with people Brilliant debater
Good at fighting Useless; but, more importantly, good at enduring pain
Good at following orders Through the power of the Holy Spirit
Good at giving orders Through the power of the Holy Spirit

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