Christ upheld His servant Paul as he dealt with fools according to their folly in order to show Christ's wisdom and their folly. 1. Christ upheld Paul in his identity and in his service. (v.16-22) 2. Christ upheld Paul in his dangers and in his heartaches. (v.23-29) 3. Christ upheld Paul in his weaknesses and in his preservation. (v.30-33) How did Christ uphold Paul? What is the gain/loss of having a good resume? Phil 3:4-8 Why did God tell Zechariah to act out 2 parts? Zech. 11:4-17 How can we identify The True Shepherd? Mark 10:42-45