oDay 43, Read Ac. 22:17-30. 22:22: "they listened to him until this word."

Paul had much in his background and testimony that opened a door to the Jews.  But we must never forget that in the end, the gospel is a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles.  The Jews stumble, for example, at the thought that their beloved Messiah could possibly be Savior of the Gentile as well.  And the Roman commander can only see foolishness in it all, wondering what could possibly be so important as to cause such an uproar.  Those wanting to be seeker friendly must be aware of all this.  We must not appeal to the worldliness of unbelievers to gain an opening.  It will only confuse the situation when the real obstacle, Jesus Christ, is presented!