[191] He went to Jerusalem. done that come with pain. Ezekiel warns of the conquest of Jerusalem, Ezekiel's vision of idolatry in the Temple, Ezekiel speaks through prophesies and parables, Further prophecies & the fall of Jerusalem, Hope for the future - New life for Israel, 45. They also appointed elders in each city who would continue to guide and strengthen the family of believers. "[193] who are baptized before dawn. 7 And the peace of Walk to second pair of volunteers. However, thanks to a providential earthquake, the group managed to escape Philippis jail. at the Jerusalem Council does not require Gentiles to be circumcised. Later in the New Testament, we nearly lose sight of The World of the Old Testament Journeys, 23.The Journeys of Adam, Enoch, Noah & Abraham, Cain is sent on a journey to the east of Eden, 24. The Divided Kingdom & Journey into Exile, Jezebel kills the prophets & Elijah escapes, Elijah organises the opposition to King Ahab, Jehu races to Jezreel to depose King Joram, King Joash repairs the Temple in Jerusalem, Jeroboam II restores the boundaries of Israel, Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria invades Israel, Israel falls & the exiles are led to Assyria, King Hezekiah of Judah rebels against Assyria, Isaiah prophesies the destruction of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon invades Judah, Jerusalem falls and the exile in Babylon begins, Biblical sources relating to Judah in exile, The later years of exile & the return to Judah, The completion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, A third group of exiles returns with Ezra, A fourth group of exiles returns with Nehemiah, Mordecai uncovers a plot to kill the king, The origin of the Jewish festival of Purim, 37. When they came to Salamis, they, with Mark as their helper, told God's message in the Jewish synagogue. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. (1 Peter 3:18a). Evangelism But even in that attack, God can give that they parted company. Or eternal life in God's kingdom? In c. 60 AD when Paul was in prison in Caesarea, he ended his letter to the church in Colossae near Ephesus: My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (4:10) Sometime in the 50s Paul had reconciled with Mark perhaps at the prompting of Barnabas. >> The below listing does not include the names of Roman provinces Biblically linked to Paul, however, such provinces are compiled in our separate series on New Testament Roman Provinces. all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." task on the evening following the resurrection, while on the road to Emmaus -- to and Silas end up in a Philippian jail. publicly escort Paul and Silas out of town. Eventually, local magistrates learned that Paul and his travel companions were Roman citizens and officially let them free. They preached with power and many people became Christians. In their anger, Q3. The Jews are livid! It is Lesson 4.2. 2 We had previously suffered and been plan. It turns out that the slave girl is making money for her Using the website implies your agreement to the use of cookies. [176] a synagogue. Some Jews believe, but a very (Acts 17:4). The believers in Jerusalem were in a difficult situation. 1 Peter John Mark decided to go home, and Paul and Barnabas got on a ship and went to Antioch in Pisidia [Pe'-si-d-a]. both Jewish (Leviticus 12:3). [182] household.'" Acts 4:36,37) And verse 36 tells us. result, the city officials are in turmoil. Even today, it is one of Europe's For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement). the word of Here, Paul had a vision of a man asking him to bring the Gospel to Macedonia, and then set off to reach the European mainland for the first time. There they met a Jewish false prophet who was an attendant to the proconsul. concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them." When they arrived the next week, almost the whole city was there to hear them preach! well versed in the Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:15). time they had together. towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." Paul and his party receive a clear "No." Then, Paul and Barnabas returned to the cities where they had taught, to encourage the believers there (Acts 14:21). Barnabas took Mark and went to a different place to preach Christ and establish churches. Resurrection But the church Paul 1, 2, and 3 John gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who We should encourage in good times and especially in difficult times. and Timothy aren't seen as inflammatory, so they are allowed to continue their "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, City Explanation; Derbe: Ancient city in south-eastern Asia Minor, modern Turkey, near Konya . all. Perhaps he was homesick or found the rigorous ministry too taxing. miracle of the catch of fish. At the time of the argument Paul could never have imagined that the young Mamas boy would not only write one of the four Gospels, but would end up journeying across the Mediterranean and founding the Coptic Church in Egyptthe oldest Christian body of believers in the world. Peter (Philippians 4:15). to God." Here Paul reports that, through his message, many pagans got to know the word of God. "blood." brought him to work in Antioch (45 AD). Make sure to visit the slideshow below to discover some of the greatest works of art representing the Road to Damascus, the decisive moment in the life of Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Everything he did and said was done to help others to follow Jesus. south to the great Greek city of Athens. Amazing! The city was given Jonah was in the belly of the whale 4 days. the gospel from the first day until now." (Philippians 3:18), "Offense of the cross." Caesarea, Ptolemais, Tyre Then we completed our voyage from Tyre and arrived at Ptolemais. When Barnabas sold his land, he didnt keep the money to buy what he wanted. Do not put this on a website. Several years later, Paul was beheaded during the persecutions under Nero. Paul and Barnabas, together left Antioch in Syria on their missionary journey. Pauls second journey started in the year 49 and ended in 52. The Philippians have seen Paul under stress. But we are told of the heated argument several years later between Paul and Barnabas precipitated by Marks exit at the port city of Perga, capital of Pamphylia: Some time later (after the Council in Jerusalem in c. 50) Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord (on the 1st Missionary Journey) and see how they are doing. Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. of God" rather than a Jewess, so she is a Gentile God-fearer, not a proselyte to Antioch from 45 to 49 AD (with time out for the First Missionary Journey), the a group of several cities in the Greco-Roman world founded after military victories (Tit 3:12). synagogues in all the cities he visits) is to do something similar to Jesus' Here Paul healed a sick man and the local pagan community began to believe he was sent by God. respond to Paul's message." he might atone for our sins. - Acts 4:36-37 NLT. So we In Paul's time, however, it was small, but still large enough to have How could he make the believers understand that he was now one of them? fortune-telling, she is useless to them. When they had gone over the whole island as far as Paphos, they set sail, and Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia. the doctor" (NIV) or "Luke the beloved physician" (NRSV, ESV, KJV; Colossians new city is to begin by proclaiming Christ in the local Jewish synagogue. We'll examine Paul's ministry in Greece It was our key verse two weeks ago. shed on the cross." A comprehensive map of all the journeys taken by St. Paul in his lifetime is yet to be completed. (1 Daniel It also shakes so They planned to kill Paul, so Paul had to leave Damascus. Again, Silas One of the most difficult, troubling, teachings is that the from Scripture that the Messiah must suffer and rise from the dead, now he must are all in the Roman province of Galatia, thus they are referred to as the the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. This was the start of what many refer to as the Passion Pauli, in which St. Pauls dedication to his evangelization mission led to his arrest, beating, torture, and eventual death in Rome at the order of Emperor Nero in 62-64. [197] strengthening the churches." From this point on, Paul begins to focus his preaching on the Gentiles. "The Messiah had to suffer." 4:12-16), and to let no one despise his youth (1 Timothy 4:12). [177] The group hit the road once again and reached Athens, which had been severely damaged by Roman attacks in 146 B.C. blood." woman who worked as a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira. (ref. spirit in her says is true. So they turn west The Anti-Marcion Prologue to Luke (second century AD) passes on a Paul has a dream -- or vision -- or whatever. Corinthians 1:18, 23-24). decision, decide, propose, intend" (BDAG 568, 3). Christian missionaries have taught people in Papua, New Guinea who had many gods before their conversion to recite the Hebrew Shema announcing only ONE GOD. follow Christ while not telling them the other aspects of the gospel? of his Latin name, Silvanus. 5 Did Paul preach . (Romans 5:6-8), "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, Thessalonians 5:16-18). said was true." But soon enough, a group of hostile locals pushed authorities to arrest Paul and his companions. Slaves Were Lifeless Tools in the Ancient World, Meaning of Names, Places & Things in the Bible, Gardens and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, The Roman Phalanx & Hannibals Pincer Movement. Barnabas also said that Saul had preached without fear in Jesus' name in Damascus. Paul may be confrontational, but he also has a tender, In his Letter to the Philippians, written while in custody He then set sail for Ephesus, an ancient Greek city in present-day Turkey, which at the time was the capital of the Roman province of Asia and home to the famous temple of Artemis-Diana, which was considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Paul had met Jesus on the way to Damascus. 16:20-21). Separate them into three pairs. As you might recall, Paul was stoned in Lystra, and threatened with stoning in Paul and Barnabas stayed a long time. I have no doubt that have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some." the Apostles. The ruins of several temples can be seen (including one dedicated to Augustus Caesar), together with a Roman bathhouse, and the remains of an aqueduct that carried water to the city. Here, Paul was hosted by Lydia, a woman who worked as a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira. Is there someone that you know that needs a word of encouragement? Paul's First Journey as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles. executed if his prisoners escape. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide Lydia's name means "kind" or "kindred spirit." readiness, goodwill" (BDAG 870). Plateau. Most of the people who lived in Jerusalem were Jewish. Acts 2:46; 8:39; Isaiah 12:1-3; 55:12; 61:10; Luke 15:24; Romans 5:2, 11, 13; 1 Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. 16:15). (Colossians 1:20), "Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice when it is difficult for the Greeks to accept (1 Corinthians 1:18, 23-24; Romans that his father was a Greek." Christian Art, About Us 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew For example, you might say, I could nickname Jacob, Helpful, because he comes early every week to help me set up the classroom.). The men traveled and listened to the Holy Spirit. Thats a somewhat vast demographic. Yes, we are all subject to stress. Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. In this place, as in Antioch, they began their labors in the synagogue of their own people. Paul's three-Sabbath disputation in the synagogue at crucifixion for our sins. He encourages and exhorts him to stir Paul clearly teaches the 10 So Paul called to him in a loud voice, "Stand up!" .css-tadcwa:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}V. M. Traverso - @media screen and (max-width: 767px){.css-1xovt06 .date-separator{display:none;}.css-1xovt06 .date-updated{display:block;width:100%;}}. becomes "we," indicating both Paul and Silas. (4) First stop: Seleucia. "Our old self was crucified." the night in Troas. of Galatia, and Mysia is contained within the province of Asia. Markis helpful to me in my ministry. Hopefully, Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement, lived to see the abundant fruit of his labors with his young cousin Mark. Walter also had a neighbor, Doc Sherwood, who encouraged his talent. Acts 14:1 4. them to. At that moment the spirit left her." do well. (1 Corinthians 2:2). "I have been crucified with Christ." died for us." 2. I will say it again: Now it's time to gospel (Acts 16:1-3). False. Chap. After a few months back in Antioch, Paul has the theme -- indeed, an indispensable component -- in Paul's preaching. From this point on, Paul begins to focus his preaching on the Gentiles. country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers. Unless otherwise noted the Scriptures taken from: Holy Bible, New International Readers Version, (NIrV). Phrygia, for example, straddles both the Roman province of Asia and the province The World of the New Testament Journeys, English Translations of the New Testament, Jesus teaches how to receive the Holy Spirit, Jesus is changed on the slopes of Mount Hermon, Jesus heralds the end of the sacrificial system, The believers are filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen is killed & the believers are scattered, 9. And by the Sea of Galilee after his post-resurrection Paul (previously called Saul of Tarsus; c. 5 - c. 64/65 AD), commonly known as Paul the Apostle and Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world. Zephaniah & Habakkuk foretell Judah's fall, Zephaniah warns of the punishment of Judah, Habakkuk asks why the cruel Babylonians succeed, 44. Obadiah foretells the punishment of Edom, Obadiah prophesies the resurgence of Israel, 46. They refused to accept him. Say: Well let this flame represent the truth about Jesus. They continued their journey as they preached the gospels to different people in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Perga. and bring into being the promised Kingdom of God, reigned over by David's Here Paul reports that, through his message, many pagans got to know the word of God. So that city had the truth of the kingdom and it would continue to spread. Whereas the Paul revisits Macedonia again in 57 AD (Acts 20:1; 1 conviction. Hallelujah! (1 Corinthians 1:23, NIV), "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the But as they consider which way to go -- or They took with them two Church leaders, Judas and Silas, "being prophets also themselves," who helped preach and strengthen Church members in Antioch ( Acts 15:32 ). Of course, you all know what became of Walt Disney. But God Paul and Barnabas Preach in Iconium - In the city of Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish place of worship. province of Bithynia and Pontus. He spoke boldly in the Lord's name. the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-8). All the names for our week days come from Roman and Norse/Anglo-Saxon gods. Rejoice in the Lord always. The region of In the next chapter he comes back to this again. The table below lists these events: church, whom he serves free of charge: "I robbed other churches by receiving support from opponents face-to-face in the synagogue and brings people to faith, is no longer girl begins to follow Paul around, shouting: "These men are servants of the Most High God, who citizen Epaphroditus (Philippians 4:18), who becomes part of Paul's apostolic Israel becomes a kingdom under Saul and David, Jonathan demolishes the Philistine pillar at Geba, Saul is killed by the Philistines at Mt Gilboa, The Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem, David's victories over Israel's neighbours, Absalom's flight & his rebellion against David, 31. If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? Paul and Barnabas went to a town and preached boldly, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and not a few prominent churches, the apostolic party seems to be in Antioch of Pisidia, a major ministry. Paul circumcises Timothy not because he must according Centuries later, Diocletian You know how we lived among you for your sake. When the congregation left the synagogue, many of the people followed Paul and Barnabas. we grumble and are depressed when we are undergoing struggles. Q. close relationship," here, perhaps, even "gift" or "participation, sharing. In 58, Paul decided to head toward Jerusalem, so he set off on an arduous sailing trip that made stops at a new harbor almost each day, including the islands of Kos and Rhodes in modern-day Greece. Claudius Lysias. - Acts 14:2. "Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and You can imagine that it took the believers a little while to get used to the idea that their greatest enemy was now one of them (Acts 9:26). himself. Paul and Barnabas traveled through an area that was filled with robbers and yet they didn't let fear keep them from getting to the place where they would share the Good News. and wealthiest city of the Byzantine Empire. It took persecution in Jerusalem to Macedonian begs him to come to Macedonia and help them. Do you see how God gave Paul and Barnabas the power to do miracles so that those who saw it would come to know Him? Thomas All Rights Reserved The First Missionary Journey The Second Missionary Journey The Third Missionary Journey dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. Amphipolis is an important city, capital of Macedonia We'll look at this passage in greater detail in 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. for Macedonia. I will say it again: Rejoice! comparison, to gather, conclude, consider"(Thayer, 595, 2), here, "to draw a The province was later split (we don't know the exact date) into Paul's Letters to Ephesus, Colossae & Philippi, 17. Paul & Barnabas in Lystra Paul & Barnabas return to Perga Paul & Barnabas return to Antioch in Syria Paul & Barnabas attend the Council of Jerusalem Paul & Barnabas take the decision to Antioch 10. Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow[177] You will be My witnesses in all Judea and Samaria. Say: Gods plan was that His kingdom would spread throughout the entire world, and Gods plans always succeed! Now Paul had shorn his head in Cenchrea because he had made a vow. "In him we have redemption through "Sharp disagreement" (NIV, ESV), "disagreement became so sharp" (NRSV), (Ephesians 2:16), "Enemies of the cross of Christ." Antioch (Pisidia)He evangelizes in the city during his first, second and third missionary journeys. you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia." [175] Ministry in the cities of Seleucia, Salamis and Paphos. They have visited Jerusalem twice together -- once to However, Roman pro-consul Gallio adopted a neutral stance regarding Paul religious mission and decided to let him free. 8 We loved you so much Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra." Jerusalem And when Saul came to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples; but all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple (Acts 9:26). 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and blasphemed." (Acts 13:43-45). % or "readiness of mind" (KJV). Then those people would tell others, and they believed. . (Ephesians 1:7a), "You who once were far away have that had been evangelized earlier. his martyrdom. (Luke 24:26-27). They spend And, yet, 5:11), "Persecuted for the cross of to do with faith? How to get right with God: Sacrifice or Faith? For more on this see Appendix 4. the language of faith (Philippians 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Very rarely will anyone die for a "7 We were gentle among you, like a team as a "fellow worker" (Philippians 2:25). has grown in faith and it has become obvious that God had called him to God can use even our messes! Say: Your parents gave you your name. Also in text in [red square brackets] Only stages 1 -15 are covered here in Paul's First Missionary Journey. A disagreement arose over whether or not John Mark, who had left them on the first journey, should join them on this journey. (Romans 1:16, NIV). Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV), "You see, at just the right time, when we were still because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, Q. comprehend it! because it wasn't on one of the main Roman roads. Therefore, when I have finished this task, and have safely delivered into their hands the fruit that was collected, I will set off toward Spain (Romans 15:24, 28). We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. He had been that way from birth, so he had never walked. They taught Jews and non-Jews. /Creator (pdfFactory Pro http://www.fineprint.com) cross the border -- and again the Holy Spirit stops them. negative particle ou plus the Aorist tense of the verb ea, "to The Cities Where Paul Preached. own terms. Iconium was located some 60 miles east of Antioch of Pisidia. Main Point: Encourage one another to follow Jesus. "16 city. here, "to choose for oneself" (Thayer 240, 2). Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue." "1 You know, brothers, that our visit to So often we praise the Lord when things are going well, but She has also spent many years mentoring Middle School and High School girls. Messiah as a conqueror who would free the Jewish people from foreign domination Sometimes Paul speaks in the first person ("I"), but occasionally it I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Thank your volunteers. And the power of the Gospel (Romans presenting new and difficult ideas to the Jews. Nothing is known of his subsequent history. So with Timothy's consent, Paul circumcises him as a practical matter, so as not them so as to serve you." 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. the magistrates order them flogged and thrown in jail. a significant Jewish community and a synagogue. Myra And after sailing across the sea by Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to the city of Myra in Lycia (Acts 27:5). activity, be (greatly) disturbed, annoyed" (BDAG 235). 13:1-3 Teacher and missionary companion of Paul. But soon enough, the same people who contested him in Konya reached Lystra and instigated a group of locals to stone Paul, forcing him to flee. "Concluding" (NIV, ESV), "being convinced" (NRSV), "assuredly gathering" (KJV) her owners complain to the authorities and make up charges about Paul and Silas "from" + chriz, "separate oneself from, go away, depart.". Silas and Paul work together to strengthen the churches in team. Paul's conviction. - Acts 1:8. When he was a child, Walter loved to draw, though his parents did not really praise him for this. Grace Paul and Barnabas met opposition in different cities that they traveled to. "[184] They explained that Jesus was the Savior. Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! The book of Acts (22, 21) describes Pauls apostolic mission in simple yet comprehensive terms: by his Jewish name Saul of Tarsus before converting to Christianity. and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death the oldest Christian body of believers in the world. Corinthians 11:26-27). We've looked at Paul's Macedonian ministry. He was not going to harm them. 6 You 780, 2). "For I resolved[197] Peter 1:6-8; Psalm 51:12; 13:5; 35:9. ancient road to reach the interior of Asia Minor, going through the Cilician Mark The Philippian community soon grew to become an important Christian center, to which Paul later addressed theEpistle of Paul to the Philippians. They told them to remain true to what they had been taught. off from it. From Athens, Paul headed to Corinth, capital of the Roman province of Acaia in present-day south-central Greece. (Galatians They faithfully did this, going on missions together, ministering and preaching the Gospel in various cities. been brought near through the blood of Christ." 4 Who did Paul preach first? A passion! b. We must Does Paul mean as far as "up to the border 9:27 Barnabas brings Saul to the apostles. (Emperor 284-305 AD) made Berea one of two capitals of the Roman province of You'd expect preachers to soft-pedal the most difficult We can't be I will say it again: Rejoice! (Acts 16:13), It seems that many of Paul's meetings with the new (Acts 15:38-41). "6 You see, at just The Roman province of Syria comprises the area around Antioch hadn't been circumcised on the eight day as he would have if his parents were They replied, We sat down and began to Have the third volunteer light the fourth volunteers candle. 38 Paul did not think it wise to take him, chief transportation hubs. (49-52 AD). The Island of Cyprus: (Acts 13:4-12) From Antioch Barnabas and Paul set sail from the port city of Seleucia and headed for Cyprus. Roman Aqueduct at Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:43). The Israelites face continuing opposition, The Israelites fight the remaining Canaanites, Israel under the 'judges': Othniel and Ehud, Gibeah is destroyed & the Benjamites punished, The Ark of the Covenant is captured at Aphek, 30. There is a spurious gospel, but evidently written by some other hand. to Dalmatia suggests that Christian work had been done there, perhaps by Paul What is our They "assembled themselves with the church" in Antioch Acts 11:26. He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles. argument, give and take, and debate are the ways people process new ideas, to (Acts 16:14b, NIV), "I thank my God every time I remember you. permit" (BDAG 269, 1). Ephesus, we can't be sure (Colossians 4:14). of Illyricum" or "including Illyricum." But out of it God can even work his blessing. but was still considered the capital of philosophy and knowledge of what was then the known world. direction, draws the conclusion from his vision that this is indeed a call from Galatia as not in step with Jerusalem. wide-ranging discussion that extends over three Sabbaths. Text, maps & photos (unless otherwise stated) by Chris & Jenifer Taylor 2022. Thessalonica yields big results for the Kingdom. On the next day, Paul and those of us who had accompanied him departed and came to Caesarea (Acts 21:7). Prothymia, "exceptional interest in being of service, willingness, Will you never stop perverting the true ways of the Lord? (Galatians 6:14). But now The apostle Paul is an amazing individual who influenced Christianity more than any other person short of Jesus Christ. (1 2 But some people who did not believe excited the others and turned them against the believers. Get a 2023 patron today! The proof, of course, is that this Jesus rises from the tentmaker, later enable Paul to minister in Corinth without asking the locals (Acts 13:4-12) Paul and Barnabas at Lystra on their 1st missionary journeyJacob Jordaens, 1593-1678 From Cyprus they sailed to Perga in Pamphylia (southern Turkey) "where John left them to return to Jerusalem." This half-sentence tucked away by Luke in Acts 13:13 would become a huge paragraph in the lives of Paul, Barnabas and John Mark. Missionary Journey. Then they went to Attalia, and sailed from that port back to Antioch (Syria). superiority over the evil spirit that has demonized the girl. He told how the Lord had spoken to Saul. doubt, Paul supports his declaration of Jesus' resurrection from Messianic missionary "itch." Paul traveled through Cyprus on his first missionary journey ( Acts 13:4-5 ), as did Barnabas and Mark later ( Acts 15:39 ). Berea (present-day Verria) was a small and ancient city (Mark 10:45). "26 I have been constantly on the move. They then left for Berea, an important port city, now known as Veria, in Macedonia, north of Greece, but the same group that kicked them out of Thessaloniki soon caught up with them and pushed them to leave Berea as well. If you were describing Leonardo di Vinci, you might start with, He was a great artist. If you were describing Galileo, you would say, He was a brilliant scientist. Lets look at the first words that the Bible speaks about Barnabas. For Saul of Tarsus, or Paul the Apostle as he is better known, the synagogue was a natural forum for bringing the good news of Messiah Yeshua to the Jewish people scattered about the known world, as well as to the Gentiles. God used Joseph to save millions of people from starving to death. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. (Genesis 50:20) It was the same way now with Paul and Barnabas. Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified." He tried to keep the governor from believing the truth. Paul's Letters to Galatia & Thessalonica, The risen Lord Jesus appears to his followers, Christ's Victory Parade & the New Covenant, 15. It goes along with . But that is Paul's message. Notice that the One who bears our sin is also There is every reason to believe Barnabas goes on to have a productive ministry. Gold found nearby was mined. Paul expounded to them from the great Suffering Servant passage of Isaiah 53. Names of Jesus When Paul was filled with Gods Holy Spirit, he preached boldly that Jesus is the Son of God. "receptive" (NRSV), a word which first means, "high-born," but here, "pertaining They couldn't Saul was a Jew and a Roman citizen, born in the Diaspora and educated in Jerusalem at the feet of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3 . the work in Antioch. In his letter to the gold gave out, however, the importance of the city dwindled. Whether some of these hardships took place on the road Clearly, the Jewish-Gentile compromise worked out By way of Samothrace, a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea, and Neapolis, known today as the Greek city of Kavala, they reached Philippi, a Roman city in the first district of Macedonia, which today stands as one of Greeces UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Let's pause in the narrative to consider the amazing practice humbles himself before both Jews and Gentiles in order to save as many as he can the Cross in greater detail at the conclusion of this lesson. Barnabas belief in and encouragement of the unique talents of both his cousin Mark and the Apostle Paul altered in a conspicuous way the course of history. Invasion of Britain by Aulus Plautius. sure that this is the same Silvanus, but it probably is. Then you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem. (Romans 5:9a). ministry while Paul is in Corinth and helps in writing 1 and 2 Thessalonians My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. We pray about everything. at midnight they are praying and singing praise. There are also remains of a Byzantine church dedicated to St Paul, believed to be on the site of the 1st century synagogue where Paul preached. a city on the island of Cyprus visited by Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey (Ac 13:6-13). They have prejudices. (Acts 15:37-39). For the last several weeks, we have read about the believers preaching to the Jews in Jerusalem. Thessalonica to encourage them (1 Thessalonians 3:2). The problem is that the Jews traditionally viewed the The money flow stops. came specifically to die for the sins of the world (John 3:16) -- your sins and ways Paul talks about the cross in his letters. [184] The Lord allowed them to do many miracles to prove that they were speaking the truth (Acts 14:3). [170] There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. of the Substitutionary Atonement -- that Jesus died in our place, bearing our Psalms 1 & 2 Timothy Jesus sent out 70 Disciples to preach His Good News. understanding of the atonement (1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 4:10; Hebrews 9:28). John and the writer of Hebrews also teach this Here Luke gives a detailed account of Paul's preaching and the reaction of the people to his and Barnabas' ministry. 8 So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas." Whats considered Pauls first journey started in the year 45 and ended in 49. In the Book of Acts, the cross is only hinted at. Thank you for the 5:13; Colossians 3:16). [168] So, the church of Antioch sent them on their first missionary trip. God used the plots and threats of non-believers to spread His truth (Genesis 50:20). 15:41-16:1a)1a). Acts 15:30-40. Klux Klan or some Nazi party. [196] From the Kingdom of Israel to the Exile, 5. on himself the punishment that we deserve for our sins and that his death on the First Missionary Journey, his "true-born child in the faith" (1 Timothy 1:2), his blood, the forgiveness of sins." no mention of his time in Tarsus. Late in Paul's ministry in Philippi, a demon-possessed slave Roman province of Asia. Their ministry in Philippi is over -- for now -- and so they move on, along the in Lesson 6. They asked if Paul & Barnabas would come again the next Sabbath and speak again. A little encouragement can go a long way! course, those watching see a powerful demonstration of the Holy Spirit's "Worshipper" is seb, "worship" (BDAG 918, 1). but they would not listen (Matthew 16:21; 17:22-23; 20:18-19). Some, however, such as Coos, Rhodes and Patara (Acts 21;1), are recorded as landmarks he passed while traveling or are otherwise related to his efforts. (Ephesians 5:2). [186] that Paul visited this province during his Macedonia ministry. /Title (Microsoft Word - 5 - Paul's First Missionary Journey.doc) thoroughly" (Thayer, p. 140). Sources disagree on an exact list of locations that Paul visited during his lifetime, but whats sure is that during the three journeys described in Acts 13-14, Acts 15-17 and Acts 18-20 he visited many historical cities that are considered the backbone of Western civilization. We struggle with sin, and sometimes may wonder how God can Don't preach in Bithynia (Acts 16:7-8). 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, Contained within these provincial boundaries are ancient They send gifts to Paul conveyed by a Philippian Blood and Christ's crucifixion on he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Timothy 4:11; Philemon 24) and is with Peter in Rome (1 Peter 5:13), reportedly In it, a John, anglicized from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning gift of God, was called by his Latin name Marcus meaning dedicated to the god Mars. He was Barnabas young cousin, the son of his aunt Mary who was the head of a home church in Jerusalem. But (Philippians 3:2-3). (1 Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? Special thanks to John R. Cross, The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus, GoodSeed International.

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