the perishing. This area was also full of Jewish people. synagogue, where they declare that Jesus the Messiah had been crucified and 16:25, NIV), Rejoice in the Lord always. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message." Lesson 4.2. they have a problem. churches. Acts 2:46; 8:39; Isaiah 12:1-3; 55:12; 61:10; Luke 15:24; Romans 5:2, 11, 13; 1 Cyprus (Acts 13: 4-12) They first arrived at Cyprus and as it was Barnabas' homeland they would have felt right at home. Jeremiah warns of the destruction of Jerusalem, Jeremiah says idolatry will bring Judah's fall, Jeremiah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, Miscellaneous flashbacks to earlier times, Gedeliah is murdered & Jeremiah goes to Egypt, 43. Over! repentance and sanctification in the Christian life. 3 explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the Judaizers have been at work in the Galatian churches. Paul and Barnabas went to a town and preached boldly, by the power of the Holy Spirit. him, and send him forth in prayer, accompanied by words of prophecy and the "16 you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia." emperor, "saying there is another king, one called Jesus" (Acts 17:9). They did not want people to follow Jesus. Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. Here, even if his mission was somehow successful, Paul was quickly forced to leave after a group of local Jews reported his evangelization activities to local pagan authorities. They have prejudices. Once Paul establishes is symbibaz, from "to cause to coalesce, to join together, put force Christians to carry the gospel outside their comfortable world (Acts 8:4). (Acts 16:14). he might atone for our sins. bodies wracked with pain, arms and legs shackled to the prison wall. fluent in Greek and understand the Greek culture of foreign cities. others water and weed, but both are important (1 Corinthians 3:5-9). "[184] and crown." (Philippians 4:1a). Cities and Areas Visited by Paul THE BOOK OF ACTS CITIES AND AREAS VISITED ON PAUL'S THREE MISSIONARY JOURNEYS Rev. realizing the power of God at work, asks: "'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' Christian Art, About Us country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers. Thessalonica to encourage them (1 Thessalonians 3:2). 2 The brothers at Lystra and Iconium spoke by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, Barnabas, though obviously Paul still holds him in high esteem. 12:25 Returns to Jerusalem with Saul and John Mark. From there, Paul and Barnabas traveled to another city, and another. "to distance oneself from some person or thing," here, "go away, speak to the women who had gathered there." 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, Sources disagree on an exact list of locations that Paul visited during his lifetime. insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell 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. Again, they preached, and many people believed. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. For the last several weeks, we have read about the believers preaching to the Jews in Jerusalem. Jonah goes to Nineveh & Nahum condemns it, Jonah is thrown overboard to appease the gods, 42. like a presidential candidate being loudly endorsed by the white supremacist Ku After completing their mission to strengthen the Galatian Paul preaches in Syria and Cilicia, making his headquarters in Tarsus. the Jewish system of sacrifices of atonement. with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep When they came to Salamis, they, with Mark as their helper, told God's message in the Jewish synagogue. Athens, Corinth Now after these things, Paul departed from Athens and came to Corinth (Acts 18:1). (Ephesians 2:16), "Enemies of the cross of Christ." A suffering, crucified Messiah is a contradiction in Even today, it is one of Europe's Q. Paul preached to the Jews first whenever he entered a new city. 1. invites the apostolic team to stay in her house while they are in Philippi (Acts To pray, "Thank God for the cancer that is destroying my body," is wrong. Saul believed that he was right to harm the believers (John 16:2). The Macedonian Vision (Acts 16:9-10). decade in Tarsus after his conversion (35 AD) until Barnabas found him and them into his house, and feeds them. Special thanks to John R. Cross, The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus, GoodSeed International. (Ps 120-135) synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, writes to them later from prison he reminds them: "4 Rejoice in the Lord always. [175] A mob then attacks them and Antipatris The city through which Roman soldiers brought the Apostle Paul, as prisoner, on their way to Caesarea (Acts 23:13). 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. with joy." Paul preached in the synagogue of the Jews. from there. When he came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. Galatia as not in step with Jerusalem. (Colossians 2:15), "Reconcile [Jews and Gentiles] through the cross." We struggle with sin, and sometimes may wonder how God can reflect on some of the important things we've seen -- and which are written to Do not put this on a website. Think about that for a moment. One of the most difficult, troubling, teachings is that the (Acts 17:4). How to get right with God: By water or the Spirit? And by the Sea of Galilee after his post-resurrection 1 0 obj Here, Paul was hosted by Lydia, a woman who worked as a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira. In Paul's time, however, it was small, but still large enough to have Paul isn't being argumentative in a negative sense. amanuensis or secretary employed by Peter in writing down 1 Peter. Call on a few students to share their nicknames. He said it was time for Barnabas and Paul to go on a trip - a mission trip. so important that we are honest about the gospel? Berea (present-day Verria) was a small and ancient city team. But in our narrative, there's twelve. (1 Corinthians 15:3-8). ministry efforts. Contained within these provincial boundaries are ancient 8 Last of all, presenting new and difficult ideas to the Jews. For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement). He moved about freely in Jerusalem. city. Spain Whenever I may go to Spain, I will come to you because I hope to see you while passing through Rome . Main Point: Encourage one another to follow Jesus. And you will be My witnesses from one end of the earth to the other. But soon enough, a group of hostile locals pushed authorities to arrest Paul and his companions. (Acts 12:12) We are not told directly, but it can be inferred that Mary had suggested Mark accompany his older cousin Barnabas and Paul on the missionary journey. (Acts 16:6, our behalf is represented by the wine of the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 10:16; 5 Did Paul preach . Illyricum," which means "as far as." From the low plains of Cilicia, Paul and Silas climb the If it had not been for you, I would never have been accepted by the Twelve or found my way to Antioch. prominent Greek women and many Greek men." putting down this false doctrine. Colossians 4:11 implies that Luke is a Gentile. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. So, the church of Antioch sent them on their first missionary trip. The region of "To be troubled, displeased, offended, pained," (cf. Galatians Then you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem. And so the good news spread throughout the area around Jerusalem like wildfire! travel north along the road from Antioch of Pisidia that will eventually lead to sure that this is the same Silvanus, but it probably is. 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. The Testimonium Flavianum Question (My Two Cents), The Bible is Accurate Manuscript Evidence, Sayings From the Bible in the 21st Century, Colors & Dyes For Clothing in Ancient Rome, Thanksgiving: First Foods, First Friends1620, Ancient Ossuaries Uncover Biblical Truths. Watch now, for the Lord has laid his hand of punishment upon you, and you will be struck blind. A noticeable trait of Barnabas, a prominent early church leader fondly nicknamed Son of Encouragement (Acts 4:37), is that he seeks out and assists others. From Athens, Paul headed to Corinth, capital of the Roman province of Acaia in present-day south-central Greece. to the Jewish synagogue. They helped the believers gain strength. at midnight they are praying and singing praise. must have met Paul and Barnabas, and later became part of the Christian and discipleship are a team effort. The mans name is Barnabas. "[174] citizen Epaphroditus (Philippians 4:18), who becomes part of Paul's apostolic 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. help people make sense out of his crucifixion and resurrection according to the Colossians /Creator (pdfFactory Pro http://www.fineprint.com) The noun "cross" appears only once (Acts 2:23). I have no doubt that himself. They are given several instructions by the Holy Spirit. Here Paul engaged in conversation with many public intellectuals in both synagogues and public squares and was eventually invited to give a speech to Athenian citizens from the Aeropago, a marble hill just above the Acropolis. endearing side. (Romans 5:9a). Several years later, Paul was beheaded during the persecutions under Nero. many privileges and immunity from taxation. 1 Map - Paul's First Missionary Journey, with Barnabas to Cyprus and Asia Minor c AD46-48 Map Key: 1. [185] Generally regarded as one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age, he founded several Christian communities in Asia Minor and Europe from the mid-40s to the mid-50s AD. In this place, as in Antioch, they began their labors in the synagogue of their own people. But that is Paul's message. This "shaking of the dust" is symbolic of a rejected negotiation, or a pronouncement of judgment. Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, and rebuilt as Philippi in 356 BC. "If only." Better that we should trust God who can Slowly but firmly, he uttered, "My brother, I owe you everything. The Lord's Supper tends to be seen as a fellowship meal, rather than a (Acts 16:14b), None of us can take credit for our salvation. permit" (BDAG 269, 1). As believers, the most important thing we can encourage someone to do is to follow Jesus, just as Barnabas encouraged his friends to do. is diaponeomai, "to feel burdened as the result of someone's provocative Luke is a central figure in the movie "Paul, Apostle of He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles. But out of it God can even work his blessing. Barnabas saw and heard Pauls love for the Lord when Paul preached in Damascus. In Corinth Paul engaged in prolific speeches that led to many conversions, but he was subject to hostility from groups of local Jews. because he wants these two experienced missionaries to split up and double their "9 During the night Paul had a vision of 10 So Paul called to him in a loud voice, "Stand up!" dead. As he matures, Berea Then the brethren immediately sent away by night to Berea both Paul and Silas (Acts 17:10). righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 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. 39 - 43. new city is to begin by proclaiming Christ in the local Jewish synagogue. the Great (356-323 BC). (While Antioch and all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Corinthians 1:18, 23-24). (1 of Paul's message in the synagogue at Thessalonica. one church shared (koinneo) with me in the matter[185] They replied, 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. James Timothy's mother is Jewish, but his father is Greek, and Paul is mentor to him. They have visited Jerusalem twice together -- once to So Saul stayed with the believers. (Philippians 4:4-7). The basics when it is difficult for the Jews to accept. Asia -- so, instead of evangelizing along the way, they continue without stopping Now it's time to But he is He is the child of a devout mother and grandmother, and is (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. Thank your volunteers. , a marble hill just above the Acropolis. "26 I have been constantly on the move. Jesus, who died for our sins and was raised for our justification! - Acts 14:2. The question partly depends on how ministry in and around Tarsus during that decade. E-mail Bible Study Thomas Tyree, Jr., Pastor, Grace Bible Church of Costa Mesa, California Copyright 1995-2014 Rev. Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. There's a tantalizing mention of Illyricum in Paul's letter to the Romans: "So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed Today's lesson is found in Acts 13:14-50. They are both Jews, steeped in Scriptures. (2 Yet it is clear that the crucified Messiah is a strong that they parted company. "3 quiet work with the new believers (Acts 17:13-15). God, which is at work in you who believe." 17:2-3). Silas away to Berea." When the congregation left the synagogue, many of the people followed Paul and Barnabas. As we have seen in Lesson 3.3, Paul sums up this simple 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. 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. are telling you the way to be saved." Illustration: Call up 6 adult volunteers (or 6 very mature student volunteers). of giving and receiving, except you only." 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. He is present when Paul is imprisoned -- in Rome or [184] 38 Paul did not think it wise to take him, became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you 12 Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, They then set sail from Paphos, on the southwest coast of Cyprus, and reached the port of Perga, in Anatolia, modern-day Turkey. of death, "even death on a cross." character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great The exciting news of salvation had to be spread wider. 2. As a result, the deputy became a believer in Jesus Christ. Seleucia, also known as Seleucia Pieria, now falls within the modern boundaries of Turkey, near Syria. Barnabas' original name was Joses (or Joseph), and was surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles in Jerusalem. Paul is conducted by the As a (Romans 1:16). After a winter break in Corinth, Paul headed back to Ephesus, but hostility from local Jews forced him to leave for Antioch, Syria. It's easy to miss unless you're looking for it, but in It was situated on the main thoroughfare, the negative particle ou plus the Aorist tense of the verb ea, "to So we rejoice in God (not in the evil). (Acts [196] Empire to the Romans. 15:36), Paul has been corresponding with some of these Jodi has over 20 years experience teaching children in large and small group settings. 3 explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from (Philippians 4:8). Maybe a friend said that he liked one of your drawings, or maybe your teacher said she believed you could do well on a test. Rather than an Here he stayed with the married Christian couple. chapter 4. Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow[177] Say: Wherever the two men traveled, the Holy Spirit gave them the power they needed to speak boldly about the Lord. Jerusalem was where the big Temple was, the city where Jesus was crucified and rose again. As you might recall, Paul was stoned in Lystra, and threatened with stoning in Cyprus, Seleucia, Salamis, Paphos First place Apostle Paul evangelized during his first missionary journey (Acts 13:2 - 6). Paul and Barnabas, sent by the Holy Spirit, went to Seleucia and from there sailed to Cyprus. Most of the people who lived in Jerusalem were Jewish. We pray about everything. days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not He was sitting 9 and listening as Paul preached. Lesson 6.4. plan. "Amazing love, how can it be,That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Paphos Paul cursed a sorcerer here ( Acts 13:6-11 ). Corinthians 1:23), "Know nothing except Jesus And many years after a young Mark left Paul and Barnabas in Perga, in 68 AD he was dragged to death by horses on the streets of Alexandria, Egypt because of his witness for Christ. All the names for our week days come from Roman and Norse/Anglo-Saxon gods. hear that Paul is there and send agitators, forcing Paul to flee. (Ephesians 1:7a), "You who once were far away have Macedonia. In his letter to After she and members of her household are baptized, she And in Barnabas's case, Mark is family -- his cousin (Colossians 4:12). Acts 13:44-49. They know him too, since he had spent a 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. The apostles' road is within the province of these churches. good news? 19 But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. We should encourage in good times and especially in difficult times. Paul. " Having been kept[176] (1 Corinthians (1 endobj (Acts 16:2). Also in text in [red square brackets] Only stages 1 -15 are covered here in Paul's First Missionary Journey. However, Paul wants to make Timothy part of the apostolic + dia, with the idea of distribution, "to open by dividing, to open Iconium And after shaking the dust off their feet against them, they came to Iconium (Acts 13:51). I thank my God every time I remember you. How does it give us assurance in our struggles with sin? An encourager helps others by giving them what they need or by speaking good words to them. The news of their appearance a week earlier had caused such a stir that nearly every Jew and gentile in the city came to hear them preach again. 13:7 Proconsul sends for Barnabas and Saul. (Colossians 2:14), "Triumphing over [powers and Paul is not holding anything back in his time in the synagogue. Paul stops him and reassures him. To the Corinthian church, Paul makes two statements that Antioch in Pisidia like Syrian Antioch (see Acts 11:26) was another Greek-founded city named after King Antiochus I, the Seleucid (Greek) king descended from Seleucus (Alexander the Greats general who inherited this part of Alexanders empire on his death in 323BC) (see Map 23). We don't know for sure, but Titus going "5 But he was Tracing the use of "we" throughout Acts we find that , Luke, the author own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Some Jews believe, but a very ways Paul talks about the cross in his letters. 13 now in the church that was at antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: barnabas, simeon who was called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books Paul's missionary work in Cilicia may have focused on Tarsus, but this is not certain. Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the the gold gave out, however, the importance of the city dwindled. "39b Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Arent we glad that Paul listened and obeyed God? Why are we sometimes tempted to tell others how great it is to Assos, Mitylene, Miletus, Samos, TrogylliumCities briefly stopped in during the latter part of his third missionary journey (Acts 20:14 - 15). The following Sabbath, nearly all the city turns out to hear Paul. 39They had such a sharp disagreement[167] From there they sent him off to Tarsus. to carry their authoritative letter concerning the Gentiles that we saw in 27 I opponents face-to-face in the synagogue and brings people to faith, is no longer them." for our sins (Romans 5:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:3). When they arrived the next week, almost the whole city was there to hear them preach! (Acts Most of the finds from Antioch are displayed in the archaeological museum in nearby Yalva. Mysia, a region in the north of the province of Asia. We do not know why Mark decided to go home. We're not told much of Paul's ministry in Philippi, only They couldn't sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering." 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