" I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strictness of our fathers ' law, and was zealous toward God as you all are today.

1. Paul identifies himself.

1. A Jew. Paul is a full-blooded Jew with both parents being Jewish.

2. Born in Tarsus.

3. Studied at the feet of Gamaliel.

4. Raised in the strict interpretation of the Law. Paul is not a liberal, but conservative.

5. Zealous toward God. Paul wants to do the will of God.

2. Paul identifies himself with those listening to him.

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Old Testament