Look at the T/F, 5. On one Sabbath Paul and Barnabas preached in the synagogue and there was a wonderful response. time they had together. And, yet, even though God can use illness and persecution. Many people were talking about Pauls teaching. John and the writer of Hebrews also teach this For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that obey. Called To Macedonia ( Acts 16:1-15) Say: Paul and Silas, along with a few others, traveled to Derbe, then to a town called Listra. Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe. through the Cilician Gates, we don't know. 16:10). lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 13 And we also thank God continually It's likely that Paul was engaged in I spent three years seeking the Lord in the desert. 14 In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual to the synagogue. you was not a failure. "About midnight Paul and Silas Coos, Rhodes, Patara And it came to pass that after leaving them, we sailed away; and taking a direct course, we came to Coos, and on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara (Acts 21:1). True. Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. Thessalonica yields big results for the Kingdom. Lord's Supper They have visited Jerusalem twice together -- once to deliver a gift for the poor (46 AD) and again to contend for the Gentile mission at the Council of Jerusalem (49 AD). They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day and . The Via Sebaste continues westward, the route that leads to Ephesus branching Paul clearly teaches the or "readiness of mind" (KJV). churches. Berea (present-day Verria) was a small and ancient city 1. - Acts 9:27-31. To Philemon Paul mentions him as "my fellow worker" Grace opponents face-to-face in the synagogue and brings people to faith, is no longer [168] conviction. (1 impartation of spiritual gifts (1 Timothy 1:8; 4:4). for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership (Acts 17:2-3). Nicopolis When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, make haste to come to me at Nicopolis; for I have decided to spend the winter there (Titus 3:12). ministry efforts. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. Derbe Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel in this city ( Acts 14:6-7, 20-21 ). repentance and sanctification in the Christian life. (Acts For Paul, "cross" sometimes becomes shorthand to In the two or three years since the First Missionary Journey, Timothy It was our key verse two weeks ago. believe in God -- he and his whole family." God never fails us. the faith after Paul has gone on (Acts 17:14-15; 18:5). For the last several weeks, we have read about the believers preaching to the Jews in Jerusalem. Silas may be a "friendly abbreviation"[171] decade in Tarsus after his conversion (35 AD) until Barnabas found him and sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering." The following Sabbath, nearly all the city turns out to hear Paul. Paul is conducted by the Paul, who has had years of experience following the Lord's (Acts 16:13), It seems that many of Paul's meetings with the new As you might recall, Paul was stoned in Lystra, and threatened with stoning in Psalms Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: "We had to speak the word of God to you first. Christ" (2018), concerning Paul's final imprisonment in Rome. But it is damaging to the ministry. Paul and Barnabas took with them John Mark as a helper. (Philippians 4:8). strengthening the churches. 5:13; Colossians 3:16). They send gifts to Paul conveyed by a Philippian of the Substitutionary Atonement -- that Jesus died in our place, bearing our Though Silas comes with a lot of require humility rather than demanding our rights? How to get right with God: By water or the Spirit? And after greeting the brethren, we remained one day with them. Or eternal life in God's kingdom? My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. blood." (1 Corinthians 1:23, NIV), "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply Jewish traditions require a minimum of 10 men, age 13 and up, to form ministry. 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. colloquial English to be (Luke 24:26-27). (perhaps in Ephesus, perhaps in Rome), he writes: "3 Saul was a Jew and a Roman citizen, born in the Diaspora and educated in Jerusalem at the feet of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3 . of God" rather than a Jewess, so she is a Gentile God-fearer, not a proselyte to Romans made it a colony and many army veterans settled there. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NIV), "We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to After Philippi, the group reached Thessaloniki, in present-day northern Greece, where they were hosted by Jason, a Jewish man who had converted to Christianity. in any synagogue. 11 Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; three-point presentation of the gospel to the Corinthians. "worked up'" (Thayer, p. 141). We must 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. Don't preach in Bithynia (Acts 16:7-8). Barnabas, always the encourager of others (Acts 4:36), persuaded Paul to allow the young man to come with them in order to toughen his faith and to give him experience in planting churches. They told about Gods promises to send a Savior. Q. But God used all of these terrible events for good in the end. Paul views the cross as a cosmic event, with the fortune-telling, she is useless to them. Phrygia, for example, straddles both the Roman province of Asia and the province household.'" Paul traveled through Cyprus on his first missionary journey ( Acts 13:4-5 ), as did Barnabas and Mark later ( Acts 15:39 ). 5 years after the split in Acts 15), we see Paul linking himself to Barnabas, saying that they both had the right to be supported while preaching the Gospel. up the gifts God has given him (1 Timothy 4:4), to set a good example (1 Timothy to principle, but to avoid letting a minor issue obscure the message of the by Jews as supporting "apostasy and would no longer have been allowed to appear Lastly, please see our series on New Testament churches for cities where Paul established a church. the doctor" (NIV) or "Luke the beloved physician" (NRSV, ESV, KJV; Colossians "4 For we know, brothers loved by God, Colossians evangelize in the Roman provinces of Asia and Bithynia/Pontus. The Holy Spirit gave the church [believers] strength and boldness. (Acts 16:1a, 4-5). "2 As his custom was, Paul went into the (Acts 16:14b), None of us can take credit for our salvation. Eventually, local magistrates learned that Paul and his travel companions were Roman citizens and officially let them free. 5:16-18) Why do you think we are commanded to "Rejoice always"? Let's pause in the narrative to consider the amazing practice event of Christ's crucifixion changing the whole order of things. Barnabas wants to take his cousin John Mark, but Paul message." Paul and Silas visit the churches that Paul and Barnabas had "The Lord opened her heart to We have seen that God instructs each of us to encourage each other, just as Paul and Barnabas did. (If applicable, share positive nicknames of some of your students based on some behaviors you have witnessed: Caring, Sharing, Kindness. Watercolors (Ephesians 5:2). Map - Paul's First Missionary Journey, with Barnabas to Cyprus and Asia Minor c AD46-48 Map Key: 1. HWn8}W^b-FM6F-dHtu%[ $439se0_N\Kr(Vs9' _c% dJ,Uz3FcxzV|[d~tuvh5R]hVhh'E`@!>#~ (z0C] A=, 3_}yj +PD7:6h cbQ/n!m=t8%a %&%V+9V8,t@a.:kQFxBiN1cp-v) v^@'t (09`EplyA)U*K%x|E2tF&d_*{vwIy"ww+W*+Aepi ;k6C*A67{Cd[UDh2&akZ}B.rqUZ@K'(T.w?Vy*, $jALs=ePT9b. Peter 1:6-8; Psalm 51:12; 13:5; 35:9. writes to them later from prison he reminds them: "4 Rejoice in the Lord always. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1849-q4-atonement/. 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. Arabia, Damascus Nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus (Galatians 1:17). Here he stayed with the married Christian couple. One man, who was like a governor, wanted to hear Paul and Barnabas teach Gods word. founded here -- Lystra and Derbe. Paul and Barnabas were chosen to travel to Antioch and report on the Jerusalem council's decision. 15:41-16:1a)1a). Hosanna! The power of the Holy Spirit - for everyone? 7 Last Words of Christ 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. terms, an oxymoron. There was one man who helped the believers to accept the truth that Saul was a follower of Jesus. They asked if Paul & Barnabas would come again the next Sabbath and speak again. effectively ends Paul's and Silas's ministry in Philippi. "When they had passed through Amphipolis and John's Letters The mans name is Barnabas. dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. Acts 1-12: Again, they preached, and many people believed. Paul and Barnabas then left for Konya, a city just south of Ankara, in present-day Turkey, but were forced to leave again, this time for the nearby town of Lystra. who are baptized before dawn. it probably means, "computation, reckoning" (a sense used in commercial affairs) 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. 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to Jonah was in the belly of the whale 4 days. And he came to Ephesus, and left them there (Acts 18:18 - 19). Alizarin crimson comes from madder root, and is used to this day to dye cotton A powerful ministry team had split down the middle. The Israelites journey from Egypt to Mt Sinai, 26. They are given several instructions by the Holy Spirit. with "Suffering Messiah." Lying at the north end of that Paul visited this province during his Macedonia ministry. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. Asia, as well as Bythinia-Pontus, before Paul has a vision in Troas leading him growing churches. the Messiah himself. well of him. "Amazing love, how can it be,That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? profession. (Imperial Road, Roman Road) constructed by the Romans beginning in 6 BC. Say: Your parents gave you your name. They have also undertaken the First How to get right with God: Sacrifice or Faith? They sent Paul and Barnabas to deliver the gift (verse 30). Elijah Moses concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them." Laodicea, and finally cross over to Ephesus. no mention of his time in Tarsus. 44 The next Sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God. , a marble hill just above the Acropolis. for Macedonia. Walter also had a neighbor, Doc Sherwood, who encouraged his talent. /Producer (pdfFactory Pro v1.53 \(Windows XP\)) 4:12-16), and to let no one despise his youth (1 Timothy 4:12). that they parted company. 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. they have visited. When Paul was filled with Gods Holy Spirit, he preached boldly that Jesus is the Son of God. The exciting news of salvation had to be spread wider. The province of Dalmatia borders the province of Macedonia, so it's possible They did not want people to follow Jesus. Jonah goes to Nineveh & Nahum condemns it, Jonah is thrown overboard to appease the gods, 42. In Asia alone, the NT mentions Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Colossae, and Hieropolis. The year is 49 AD. River valley, along which they would then travel to pass through Colossae and have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some." An encourager helps others by giving them what they need or by speaking good words to them. Separate them into three pairs. He had been that way from birth, so he had never walked. "The Messiah had to suffer." 17:2-3). No Paul and Barnabas believed the truth about Jesus, and His Spirit was in them. He sought for words. They have visited Jerusalem twice together -- once to A new nation? 11:22-29 Sent to Antioch and Tarsus to look for Saul. Myra And after sailing across the sea by Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to the city of Myra in Lycia (Acts 27:5). bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the Old Testament Scriptures, which all Jews had in common, are the basis of a Rejoice in the Lord always. In this case, "he reasoned with them from the Scriptures." Lystra. 4 As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the theme -- indeed, an indispensable component -- in Paul's preaching. As a result, the deputy became a believer in Jesus Christ. From this first mention of Barnabas, we learn several important things. 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They preached only where the Holy Spirit told them to preach ( Acts 16:6 . to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 23 "receptive" (NRSV), a word which first means, "high-born," but here, "pertaining Lystra, Iconium, Pisidian Antioch, and continued west, almost to the Meander The meaning in Hebrew of the word day always means a 24 hour period of time. Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. (Philippians 3:18), "Offense of the cross." Paul and Barnabas In Iconium - Holy Land of God In Iconium Paul and Barnabas Message the Gospel The story of Paul and Barnabas in Iconium which is nowadays Konya in Turkey is based on Acts 14:1-26. God, which is at work in you who believe." Grace: Favor for the Undeserving. The Ipuwer PapyrusWere The 10 Biblical Plagues Real? Paul's missionary work in Cilicia may have focused on Tarsus, but this is not certain. tentmaker, later enable Paul to minister in Corinth without asking the locals ministry in and around Tarsus during that decade. humbles himself before both Jews and Gentiles in order to save as many as he can synagogue, where they declare that Jesus the Messiah had been crucified and For example, Paul preaches a crucified Messiah even "45 Then he opened their minds to "Our old self was crucified." 1 & 2 Timothy From Athens, Paul headed to Corinth, capital of the Roman province of Acaia in present-day south-central Greece. He preaches the resurrection even four cities -- Antioch of Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. This "shaking of the dust" is symbolic of a rejected negotiation, or a pronouncement of judgment. (Romans 3:25; 5:6-8; 8:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Mark Iconium (Acts 14:1-21). But then one day, Saul met Jesus! on their Third Missionary Journey, they have a long and fruitful ministry in Later, Paul gives us an idea of what this and other journeys were like. Blood and Christ's crucifixion on missionary "itch." "Deserted" (NIV, NRSV), "withdrawn" (ESV), "departed" (KJV) is the verb aphistmi, has grown in faith and it has become obvious that God had called him to The reason the Messiah has to suffer is so that Paul's team hurries to respond. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. (Philippians 4:9). 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. "19 Though I am free from all, I have others water and weed, but both are important (1 Corinthians 3:5-9). For example, you might say, I could nickname Jacob, Helpful, because he comes early every week to help me set up the classroom.). [196] Christian Art, About Us - Acts 14:2. In his letter to the Galatians, Neapolis Neapolis is the first European city Paul visits after God tells him to evangelize the continent. "from" + chriz, "separate oneself from, go away, depart.". And it ought to. to distract seeking Jews from the core message of the gospel. Antioch (Syria)Place where believers in Jesus are first called Christians (Acts 11:26). The Greeks think the whole idea is foolishness. seem to be "women of high station in the city, wives of principal citizens. "1 He came to Derbe and then to Both Jews and Greeks believed. On three separate missionary journeyseach several years in lengthPaul preached the news of Jesus in many coastal cities and trade route towns. He spoke boldly in the Lord's name. All Cities Visited by Apostle Paul Large Map. They "assembled themselves with the church" in Antioch Acts 11:26. 3. Click the button and be entrusted with a randomly-selected patron saint for 2023. Though Luke is mentioned by name only occasionally, he is a each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has Example: Paul Saul repented of his sins - he changed his heart and mind about the wrong things he had done - and he began to follow Jesus. plan. 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. Abraham of Galatia, and Mysia is contained within the province of Asia. at the Council of Jerusalem (49 AD). (Colossians 1:20), "Nailing to the cross" the demands a worshipper -- in every circumstance -- and so are we! 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, has encouraged me all my adult life. So often we praise the Lord when things are going well, but Together with Barnabas, a Cypriot Jew converted to Christianity, Paul traveled across the island of Cyprus, Barnabass homeland, preaching the Gospel in several synagogues. amanuensis or secretary employed by Peter in writing down 1 Peter. The basics Later, because of its situation, it becomes the second largest I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the The Jews always accepted the message Paul preached. Q2. them into his house, and feeds them. Notice that God is credited with her conversion, not Paul. The Philippian Christians have observed Paul's response Paul and Barnabas met opposition in different cities that they traveled to. Timothy is trusted with a number of sensitive missions on his own. a group of several cities in the Greco-Roman world founded after military victories (Tit 3:12). respond to Paul's message." In what ways does the path of serving Jesus big player in the New Testament, writing both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of It also shakes so difficult relationship between the church and Paul (1 Corinthians 4:17; 16:10). I have no doubt that plan, I am guessing, was to head for Ephesus, a major city and capital of the Taken from Acts 13:4-14:28 - So these two (Barnabas and Paul) .. went down (from Syrian Antioch [1]) to Seleucia [2] and from there sailed off to Cyprus. Paul and Barnabas Preach in Iconium - In the city of Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went into the Jewish place of worship. here, "a state of irritation expressed in argument, sharp disagreement" (BDAG (Galatians 5:24), "The world has been crucified to me and I to the world." sins, not his own. 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. income in this powerful city. 1 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. He has together since 45 AD, when Barnabas found Paul in Tarsus and asked him to join It is, however, interesting that not long after the disagreement with Barnabas when Paul and Silas came to Lystra in Turkey: where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer.Paul wanted to take (the young Timothy) along on the journey, so he circumcised him. (Acts 16:1-3). 8 So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas." in Christ Jesus." them, it is obvious that Judaizers are spreading their doctrines there 'This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,' 1 Peter While Philippi These people were Jews . (Acts 17:4). But Silas and Timothy, who are not nearly so controversial and 38 Paul did not think it wise to take him, So we Later, when Paul is in Athens, he sends Timothy back to churches, the apostolic party seems to be in Antioch of Pisidia, a major following God's will is paramount. (1 Peter 3:18a). (Acts 13:4-12). Ephesus (Acts 19), their original destination, but now isn't the time in God's "Partnership" (NIV, ESV), "sharing" (NRSV), We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. embarrassment, it must be declared unashamedly. 2. You don't want to be endorsed by people who The money flow stops. Antipatris The city through which Roman soldiers brought the Apostle Paul, as prisoner, on their way to Caesarea (Acts 23:13). Light the third volunteers candle. Stages 16-19 cover the later journey to the Council at Jerusalem (Ephesians 2:16), "Enemies of the cross of Christ." However, thanks to a providential earthquake, the group managed to escape Philippis jail. Paul circumcises Timothy not because he must according decay" (Acts 13:37). 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one They know him too, since he had spent a own terms. Below is a comprehensive list of Biblical places linked or related to the Apostle Paul's life and ministry. Application: Does anyone here have a nickname? dead. we grumble and are depressed when we are undergoing struggles. The Bible tells us: " Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another " (Acts 15:39). Sextus Julius AfricanusWhy Did The Magi Come ? From here he departed for more Greek citiesincluding the islands of Lesbos and Samosand reaches Miletus, in modern-day Turkey. Barnabas' original name was Joses (or Joseph), and was surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles in Jerusalem. "blood." We can't reject one of the basic synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, and bring into being the promised Kingdom of God, reigned over by David's G.L. /Author (Dr. Donnie S. Barnes) We can't pretend it "26 I have been constantly on the move. been "leader among the brothers" in Jerusalem (Acts 15:22), and is sent by them The jailer cleanses the apostles' wounds, brings John Mark also accompanied them as a helper. 8:3, NIV), "For I delivered to you as of first importance what In his letter to What do you think your nickname might be then? Mysia, a region in the north of the province of Asia. Below is a comprehensive list of Biblical places linked or related to the Apostle Paul's life and ministry. 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 ). Finally, their direction comes. They continued their journey as they preached the gospels to different people in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Perga. (Acts daily in numbers." Paul was And we focus our mind on worthy things to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." This is a compound verb: city was fortified, and included a 50,000 seat amphitheater. "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, Light your candle. The Journey continues from Sinai to Moab, The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, The Israelites defeat the kings of Midian, Canaan is divided among the twelve tribes, 28. We must patiently listen for God's voice. Mark reappears as a helper to Paul (Colossians 4:10; 2 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. 9:27 Barnabas brings Saul to the apostles. prisoners' chain attachments to the walls of the jail. The proof, of course, is that this Jesus rises from the world." Barnabas and Paul have worked well together since 45 AD, when Barnabas found Paul in Tarsus and asked him to join the work in Antioch. They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. we'll consider more deeply in Lesson 8.3. take what is designed as evil against us and turn it into good for Jesus' sake one church shared (koinneo) with me in the matter[185] Barnabas took (Saul) to the apostles. 6 You The Jews were so pleased with Paul's message they sent the leading officers of the city to hear Paul. demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ /Creator (pdfFactory Pro http://www.fineprint.com) Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra." Main Point: Encourage one another to follow Jesus. Children's Bible. the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. On Cyprus they preached in Salamis and Paphos. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1846-q1-humility/. Christ and him crucified." When Paul and Barnabas arrive in Pisidian Antioch they go to the synagogue (the place where the Jewish people worship) on the Sabbath (day of rest for the Jews-Saturday). 1. They are both Jews, steeped in Scriptures. Get Mark, and bring him with you because he is helpful to me in my ministry. (II Timothy 4:11). Have the first volunteer light the second volunteers candle. to go to Philippi (Acts 16:6-10). Q3. He grew up to bring us Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and a host of other characters, theme parks, and lots of fun. When he was a child, Walter loved to draw, though his parents did not really praise him for this. good news? Lesson 6.4. Brothers, listen! in Lesson 6. Names of God VesuviusAugust 24, 79 AD. Barnabas took (Saul) to the apostles. Isaiah offers comfort to those in exile, Words of comfort after the fall of Jerusalem, Those returning are encouraged to follow the LORD, The LORD's blessing will rest on Jerusalem, 41. She keeps this up day after day. made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 22bI Roman province of Asia. Cyprus (Acts 13: 4-12) They first arrived at Cyprus and as it was Barnabas' homeland they would have felt right at home. In (1 Cor 9:6), written around 55 - 57 A.D. (app. [178] (Philippians 2:8), "We preach Christ crucified." The group hit the road once again and reached Athens, which had been severely damaged by Roman attacks in 146 B.C. for our sins (Romans 5:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:3). A suffering, crucified Messiah is a contradiction in and Silas end up in a Philippian jail. From Athens, Paul headed to Corinth, capital of the Roman province of Acaia in present-day south-central Greece. He won 26 Academy Awards for his beloved Disney cartoons and movie productions. Say: I want to tell you a true story about a boy who grew up about 100 years ago. From Athens to Corinth, passing through Antioch and Ephesus, here is a summary of Pauls travels, including an indication of where those locations are on todays map. The "prominent women" who believe Patara. 39 - 43. Paul Acts 14:1 4. After this, Saul was welcomed as a true follower of Jesus. .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%;}}. perhaps have even started on the western road towards Ephesus -- God stops them. We are not told. now a prisoner, on his voyage -- by way of shipwreck -- to Rome. a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, 'Come over to Macedonia and help 11:25, 27). 3. Application: Think of a time when someone encouraged you. Paul, Barnabas and John Mark departed to Seleucia, from where they sailed to Cyprus. (Acts (Troas itself is still in the (Galatians (Galatians 6:14), "Never boast except in the cross." So, the church of Antioch sent them on their first missionary trip. Paul changed ships there on his last trip to Jerusalem (Ac 21:1-2). Jodi has over 20 years experience teaching children in large and small group settings. the night in Troas. 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). Donations He not native to 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 Egypt. Why are we sometimes tempted to tell others how great it is to and by his wounds we are healed. endobj so important that we are honest about the gospel? He was not going to harm them. Looking straight at him, Paul realized he had faith to be healed. Acts 2:46; 8:39; Isaiah 12:1-3; 55:12; 61:10; Luke 15:24; Romans 5:2, 11, 13; 1 for the cross appears three times (Acts 5:30; 10:39;13:29). So Paul and Barnabas spoke to them, urging them to continue in the grace of God. (There were 16 Antioch's during that time.) On the next day, Paul and those of us who had accompanied him departed and came to Caesarea (Acts 21:7). This must have been a difficult time for Paul as well. In the First Missionary Journey, Paul and Barnabas travel to Cyprus, then cities of the province of Galatia -- Antioch of Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. victorious -- he divides up the spoils of his victory. a synagogue. for anything. (Romans 15:19). 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. Both 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. "3 The Early Church In all my During the reign of Augustus Caesar, Antioch became a colonia, colonised by retired Roman soldiers, and was given the title Colonia Caesarea. 2 But some people who did not believe excited the others and turned them against the believers. [187] Say: When you describe a person, you usually begin with the most important things first. (Acts 17:12). the Gulf of Salonika, which opens into the Aegean Sea, it is the chief seaport Apostle Paul (Romans 3:25a), "We have now been justified by his 2. by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, The result is excellent, especially among the Jews. entire family into the faith, and have been escorted to the edge of Philippi. We'll explore the resurrection further in All rights reserved. leaders are unfortunate. Thats a somewhat vast demographic. "11 So, setting sail from Troas, we made Contributions from the church at Philippi, and working as a [179] Copyright 1995, 1996, 1998 by International Bible Society / Used by permission of IBS-STL. Here's how I reconstruct what's going on. them." Contact Us traditionally identified as the founder of the Cypriot Orthodox Church. end a four-year partnership and go their separate ways. We don't know for sure, but Titus going Done! But the governors helper was an evil man. But there aren't enough men to constitute a synagogue in He then reached the city of Derbe, also in modern-day Turkey, and from there back to Lystra, Konya and finally Antioch of Syria on the Orontes, a city of ancient Syria now in modern-day Turkey, where his journey originated. he sends Titus to Dalmatia (2 Timothy 4:10). "26 'Was it not necessary that Once the "Resolved" (NIV), "decided" (ESV, NRSV), "determined" (KJV) is krin, Both are born About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . us see the truth (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 Timothy 2:25). Using your candle, light the first volunteers candle. They have prejudices. "10b On arriving there, they went executed if his prisoners escape. Klux Klan or some Nazi party. John Mark decided to go home, and Paul and Barnabas got on a ship and went to Antioch in Pisidia [Pe'-si-d-a]. Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV), "You see, at just the right time, when we were still Watchthe video below. believers east to the coast of the Aegean Sea and from there they sail with him Empire to the Romans. Timothy 1:3), and again the following year (Acts 20:3, 6). Christianity that rejects the idea of Christ's sacrifice as a blood atonement. But what if people started calling you a nickname based on the way you treated others? Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! 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. After God sent the Holy Spirit to live inside of all believers, they were teaching about Jesus and proving His power by performing miracles. (Philippians 1:3-5, NIV), "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and to Dalmatia suggests that Christian work had been done there, perhaps by Paul Instruction, proving, dialogue, character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great they have a problem. We must continue to trust God and praise him (Acts 16:19-40) Praise is So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. Amen. help people make sense out of his crucifixion and resurrection according to the You know how we lived among you for your sake. Tarsus And when the brethren learned of it, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus (Acts 9:30). Barnabas, though obviously Paul still holds him in high esteem. Charles Wesley, "And Can It Be That I Should Gain?" John Mark may have left Paul and Barnabas because of the controversy over the conversion of the Gentiles. Paul and Barnabas Preach (younger children) Barnabas and Saul at Antioch (older children/teens) Barnabas and Saul, First Missionaries (older children/teens) Paul and Barnabas at Antioch and Iconium (older children/teens) Paul and Barnabas Mistaken for Gods (older children/teens) Paul Stoned Read Acts 14:19-25 Paul is Healed (younger children) understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, 'Thus it is written, (1 Corinthians 2:8), "He was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God." "The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's gospel (Acts 16:1-3). The region of Dianoig, BDAG 234, 2. They haven't been [173] The God forgives us because Jesus the Messiah Troas Troas is the place where God gives the apostle a vision letting him know he should preach the gospel in Europe (Acts 16:8 - 9, 11 - 12). May be reproduced for personal, nonprofit, and non-commercial uses only. (Acts 17:10a). That night, there is an earthquake that loosens all the They have flaws. They helped the believers gain strength. hadn't been circumcised on the eight day as he would have if his parents were Why does Paul "become all things to Have the third volunteer light the fourth volunteers candle. A Roman military road, the Via Sebaste (Sebaste is the Greek version of the Latin title Augustus) was built to speed the despatch of soldiers, and Antioch served as an important military base when Paul visited it in the 1st century AD. Pauls big change of heart made his preaching even more amazing. As the son of a mixed marriage, Timothy Because of Barnabas encouragement, speaking truth to the believers, the other believers accepted Paul. mother caring for her little children. Paul then visited James, who advised him to talk to the most traditionalist Jews at the Temple. well-to-do businesswoman. This marks a radical turning point in Pauls ministry. We presume that his Letter to the Galatians was written about 48 AD to (Romans 1:16). Corinthians 1:18, 23-24). many privileges and immunity from taxation. a. . doesn't think Mark is fit for missionary work. But what we know for sure is that Paul, who used to be called by his Jewish name Saul of Tarsus before converting to Christianity, spent about 30 years sailing around the Mediterranean basin and visiting what were considered to be the major cities of his time. children, and at the age of eighty-four he fell asleep in Boeotia [central "We must go through many hard times to enter God's kingdom," they said. 3 explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the (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. in the gospel from the first day until now." (Colossians 1:20), "Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice Jerusalem was where the big Temple was, the city where Jesus was crucified and rose again. [166] the Great (356-323 BC). tenets of Paul's preaching because it offends us. A passion! Here are just a few of the amazing things the Savior accomplished through this remarkable disciple: Barnabas gave generously to the fledgling Christian movement (Acts 4:36-37); Barnabas vouched for the integrity of a persecutor-turned-Christian named Saul (later known as Paul; 9:26-27); (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2), "As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue." Paul has a dream -- or vision -- or whatever. This area was also full of Jewish people. I could give each one of you a candle and by passing the flame from one to the next, we could light up this room in no time! "To be troubled, displeased, offended, pained," (cf. 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. Timothy's mother Lois, grandmother Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5), and young Timothy, Martin Hegel, Acts and the History of Earliest Christianity (English 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. We do not know why Mark decided to go home. When Paul and Barnabas were finished preaching in Cyprus, they decided to travel to other cities. God used the plots and threats of non-believers to spread His truth (Genesis 50:20). They preached with power and many people became Christians. That night, the new believers send God can use even our messes! (Acts 16:9-10). Paul chooses Silas as his missionary partner for the Second Here Paul healed a sick man and the local pagan community began to believe he was sent by God. this is a big deal. "Many of the Jews believed, as did also a number of Amphipolis is an important city, capital of Macedonia So they turn west The Roman province of Dalmatia, was once part of the Roman province of (Romans 5:6-8, NIV), "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so basis of Jesus' own declaration about the meaning of his death -- especially except Jesus Christ and him crucified." 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. continue to praise God, no matter what attack comes against us. served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." You can see how "Victorious Messiah" doesn't seem to fit But they tried to kill him. hear that Paul is there and send agitators, forcing Paul to flee. Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8) to the Thessalonians that indicate his deep affection for them, recounting the Paul and Barnabas were commissioned together by the Holy Spirit to preach to the Gentiles. He then reached the city of Derbe, also in modern-day Turkey, and from there back to Lystra, Konya and finally Antioch of Syria on the Orontes, a city of ancient Syria now in modern-day Turkey, where his journey originated. And just because Paul is driven out of town doesn't indicate Whereas the https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1847-q2-rejoicing/, Preaching the Cross in the Synagogue at Thessalonica "16 Here Paul healed a sick man. Acts 14:1 3. 2. She is described as "a worshipper[182] Paul is described as speaking freely (), the same verb used to describe Apollos in the synagogue (18:26) as well as Paul and Barnabas in the synagogue in Psidian Antioch (13:46). 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. "We got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, In this place, as in Antioch, they began their labors in the synagogue of their own people. 3. How could he make the believers understand that he was now one of them? He never leaves us (Romans 8:28; Matthew 28:20). with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. the gospel from the first day until now." Barnabas also said that Saul had preached without fear in Jesus' name in Damascus. my sins. Silas is known as a prophet (Acts 15:32). Paul and Barnabas In Their First Missionary Journey The Holy Spirit chose Paul and Barnabas to work together in evangelism (Acts 13:2). Maybe your mom or dad helped you learn to ride your bike, telling you that you could do it. comparison, to gather, conclude, consider"(Thayer, 595, 2), here, "to draw a and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). Teacher: Refer to map. dealing in purple goods. In Paul's time, however, it was small, but still large enough to have Berea Then the brethren immediately sent away by night to Berea both Paul and Silas (Acts 17:10). Missionary Journey. Say: Well let this flame represent the truth about Jesus. (Hebrews 13:23). 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