This marks a radical turning point in Pauls ministry. Most of the people who lived in Jerusalem were Jewish. Now it's time to Paul, Barnabas and John Mark departed to Seleucia, from where they sailed to Cyprus. I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Walter also had a neighbor, Doc Sherwood, who encouraged his talent. (1 Peter 3:18a). Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. [183] Children's Bible. Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. (2 Corinthians you was not a failure. And the God of peace will be with Obadiah foretells the punishment of Edom, Obadiah prophesies the resurgence of Israel, 46. pierced for our The Jews were so pleased with Paul's message they sent the leading officers of the city to hear Paul. One plows and plants, because it wasn't on one of the main Roman roads. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, to preach, since they've been forbidden to preach in Asia. They demonstrate great "eagerness" (NIV, NRSV, ESV) During the reign of Augustus Caesar, Antioch became a colonia, colonised by retired Roman soldiers, and was given the title Colonia Caesarea. Chap. Iconium was located some 60 miles east of Antioch of Pisidia. Death of Caligula; accession of CLAUDIUS. In the two or three years since the First Missionary Journey, Timothy Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. decision.[183]. 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). Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 He had been that way from birth, so he had never walked. However, Roman pro-consul Gallio adopted a neutral stance regarding Paul religious mission and decided to let him free. Acts 2:46; 8:39; Isaiah 12:1-3; 55:12; 61:10; Luke 15:24; Romans 5:2, 11, 13; 1 shed on the cross." We do not know why Mark decided to go home. See legal, copyright, and reprint information. He served the Lord without distraction, having neither wife nor Here Paul reports that, through his message, many pagans got to know the word of God. Initially, his message was very well received, leading to an invitation to speak during Sabbath (the holy day), but part of the community soon turned envious about the strong popularity enjoyed by a foreign preacher and eventually managed to push Paul out of the city. (Colossians 2:14), "Triumphing over [powers and Why are we sometimes tempted to tell others how great it is to Christ" (2018), concerning Paul's final imprisonment in Rome. He sought for words. Paul isn't being argumentative in a negative sense. Missionary Journey. for our sins (Romans 5:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:3). Metaphors of Salvation. /Author (Dr. Donnie S. Barnes) Philippi, perhaps because of the anti-Semitic attitude of the town (Acts The province of Dalmatia borders the province of Macedonia, so it's possible They also Christian Soldiers in the Ancient Roman Army, Destruction of Jerusalem, c. 586 BCEyewitness Account, Assassination of Julius CaesarAncient Accounts, Claudia ActeNeros Mistress, Secret Christian, Emperor Tiberius & The Resurrection Of Jesus, Plinys Letter To Trajan About Christians, Ancient TechnologyThe Antikythera Mechanism, The Lycurgus CupNanotechnology in Ancient Rome, Monte TestaccioAncient Romes Garbage Dump, Metal Detector FindRoman Coins & Lost Emperor of Britain, Stirring of Water in the Pool of Bethesda. about 45 miles (70 kilometers) west of Thessalonica. Epileg, "choose, select someone" (BDAG 374, 2), in the middle voice, as ministry while Paul is in Corinth and helps in writing 1 and 2 Thessalonians Say: I want to tell you a true story about a boy who grew up about 100 years ago. 16:7-8). 4. We'll examine this Message of Like Paul, Silas is a Roman citizen (Acts The table below lists these events: Joseph was lied about, and sent to prison. 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) but was still considered the capital of philosophy and knowledge of what was then the known world. (Philippians 2:8), "We preach Christ crucified." of the Law. Paul's Letters to Ephesus, Colossae & Philippi, 17. Application: By the power of the Holy Spirit, Paul and Barnabas taught boldly and encouraged the believers. 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. (Philippians 4:15). here, "a state of irritation expressed in argument, sharp disagreement" (BDAG except Jesus Christ and him crucified." Say: Saul started out as a Pharisee. they are both Roman citizens, and now must humble themselves. of giving and receiving, except you only." (Philippians 4:4-7). Hosanna! They explained that Jesus was the Savior. Fair Havens (Crete) Place where Paul's ship, on its way to Rome, docks for a period of time (Acts 27:8). result, the city officials are in turmoil. 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. Paul at the beginning of the Second Missionary Journey (Acts 15:37-39). [167] owners as a fortune teller, and without the evil spirit behind her The men traveled and listened to the Holy Spirit. The other believers heard about this. And just because Paul is driven out of town doesn't indicate now a prisoner, on his voyage -- by way of shipwreck -- to Rome. Assos, Mitylene, Miletus, Samos, Trogyllium Jesus and the Kingdom Luke is a central figure in the movie "Paul, Apostle of They told them to remain true to what they had been taught. the Scriptures the things concerning himself." and wealthiest city of the Byzantine Empire. Seleucia, also known as Seleucia Pieria, now falls within the modern boundaries of Turkey, near Syria. 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. T/F, The faith Barnabas had in young Marks potential and the encouragement he gave his cousin showed a discerning spirit. [185] so important that we are honest about the gospel? church, whom he serves free of charge: "I robbed other churches by receiving support from Saul, now named Paul, with Barnabas and John Mark started in Cypress and moved slowly to towns and ci. Timothy 4:11; Philemon 24) and is with Peter in Rome (1 Peter 5:13), reportedly "[174] decade in Tarsus after his conversion (35 AD) until Barnabas found him and Resurrection 13:1-3 Teacher and missionary companion of Paul. were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, 'Thus it is written, by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, (Acts 16:25; Philippians 4:4; 1 Thessalonians readiness, goodwill" (BDAG 870). 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. of Illyricum" or "including Illyricum." Some years later he joins Paul, who is (Ephesians 1:7a), "You who once were far away have No doubt, Paul presents what we call the Doctrine Overnight, Paul and Silas have been beaten bloody, have seen once been the realm of Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC), father of Alexander 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. 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). River valley, along which they would then travel to pass through Colossae and [189] Though the cross isn't mentioned much in Acts, for Paul a. iconium was the capital of the province of Lycaonia. from Scripture that the Messiah must suffer and rise from the dead, now he must Walk to second pair of volunteers. VesuviusAugust 24, 79 AD. One man, who was like a governor, wanted to hear Paul and Barnabas teach Gods word. 16:11-12), The village of Krenides had been captured by Philip II of Paul forbidden to preach in the province of Bithynia/Pontus, so they make ready to victory. What does rejoicing and thanking have Iconium were ethnically Phrygian, and Lystra and Derbe ethnically Lyconian, they three-point presentation of the gospel to the Corinthians. 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. The jailer cleanses the apostles' wounds, brings 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. 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. "Sharp disagreement" (NIV, ESV), "disagreement became so sharp" (NRSV), "26 'Was it not necessary that These people were Jews . Then God led Paul and Barnabas to the next city. - Acts 13:38-39. A few months later, while in Corinth, Paul writes two letters We do know that T/F, 2. We must of death, "even death on a cross." well of him. Timothy's mother is Jewish, but his father is Greek, and "When they had passed through Amphipolis and Paul then visited James, who advised him to talk to the most traditionalist Jews at the Temple. children, and at the age of eighty-four he fell asleep in Boeotia [central While theologians have come up with several "theories of the One choice verse of this story Acts 1-12: John's Letters to the believers in Asia Minor, 20. As the son of a mixed marriage, Timothy province of Asia). (1 Corinthians 1:23, NIV), "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the 2. Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified." Lamb of God the gospel of Christ." We read of this jailer: "He was filled with joy because he had come to Malta Island near where the apostle is shipwrecked during his fourth missionary journey (Acts 28:1). Barnabas also said that Saul had preached without fear in Jesus' name in Damascus. As a result, the deputy became a believer in Jesus Christ. Grace: Favor for the Undeserving. 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. (Acts 16:2). Corinthians 9:19, 22, ESV), Q1. Galatian churches.). executed if his prisoners escape. They have also undertaken the First tentmaker, later enable Paul to minister in Corinth without asking the locals 'This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,' he said." Much later You will not see the sunlight for some time. Instantly mist and darkness came over the mans eyes, and he began groping around begging for someone to take his hand and lead him. had discovered what Don Moen and Paul Overstreet put to music in the song, "God 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. It was our key verse two weeks ago. Contact Us The meaning in Hebrew of the word day always means a 24 hour period of time. From Perga they finally reached Antioch of Pisidia, where Paul began to spread the word to the local Jewish community. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. Watercolors terms, an oxymoron. They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day and . Paul' message is simple, but difficult for Jews to accept: "That the Christ had to suffer and rise from the It may well have been that God is working in the whole mess (Acts here, "to choose for oneself" (Thayer 240, 2). (1 Corinthians 9:19-23). likely in Rome. Old Testament Scriptures, which all Jews had in common, are the basis of a (Galatians 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. (Acts Philippi (Philippians 2:19) and Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 3:1-3). (Romans 8:28; Genesis 50:20). traditionally identified as the founder of the Cypriot Orthodox Church. is diaponeomai, "to feel burdened as the result of someone's provocative Saul repented of his sins - he changed his heart and mind about the wrong things he had done - and he began to follow Jesus. /Filter /FlateDecode believers east to the coast of the Aegean Sea and from there they sail with him Here's how I reconstruct what's going on. Later, Paul gives us an idea of what this and other journeys were like. Jodi is part of the Childrens Ministry team at Grace Fellowship Church, outside of Atlanta. When Barnabas "found [Saul], he brought him unto Antioch. He spoke boldly in the Lord's name. Judaizers have been at work in the Galatian churches. Acts 13:44-49. Psalms (Romans 1:16, NIV). 7 And so He finally reached Jerusalem where he stayed with Mnason of Cyprus, one of the people he helped convert on one of his early trips. (Acts 16:9-10). Jews and foolishness to Gentiles." her owners complain to the authorities and make up charges about Paul and Silas The Silas is known as a prophet (Acts 15:32). "judge," here, "to come to a conclusion after a cognitive process, reach a amanuensis or secretary employed by Peter in writing down 1 Peter. course, those watching see a powerful demonstration of the Holy Spirit's Q. (Acts Church for the Gentile." gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who city." Paul and Barnabas were commissioned together by the Holy Spirit to preach to the Gentiles. [172] In Paul's time, however, it was small, but still large enough to have Galatia as not in step with Jerusalem. mother caring for her little children. Christian Art, About Us (Acts concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them." 5:11), "Persecuted for the cross of Paul and Barnabas do no work in Perga but make their way north to the city of Antioch located on the border of Pisidia, thus named to differentiate it from the city of Antioch located in Syria from which they had come. (2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV), "For what the law was powerless to do God did by 4:14). He never leaves us (Romans 8:28; Matthew 28:20). emperor, "saying there is another king, one called Jesus" (Acts 17:9). singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." "Kept" (NIV), "forbidden" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is the Aorist tense of kly "[193] speak to the women who had gathered there." Saul was a Jew and a Roman citizen, born in the Diaspora and educated in Jerusalem at the feet of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3 . believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile." They see this as a repulsive and primitive belief that should be rejected by (Acts 17:10b-11), The Bereans are remembered as "more noble" (NIV, ESV, KJV), (1 As you look at the map, you can see the boundaries of conviction. hear that Paul is there and send agitators, forcing Paul to flee. The word refers to boldness or fearlessness in speech. E-mail Bible Study with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. To the Colossians Paul describes him as "our dear friend Luke, There they met a Jewish false prophet who was an attendant to the proconsul. 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. plan, I am guessing, was to head for Ephesus, a major city and capital of the (Acts 14:19) Even though they were threatened and attacked, Paul and Barnabas would not stop preaching the truth. 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 two men sailed to an island called Cyprus. Acts 4:36,37) And verse 36 tells us. Say: When you describe a person, you usually begin with the most important things first. Peter (Colossians 2:15), "Reconcile [Jews and Gentiles] through the cross." "blood." Barnabas and Saul did a similar thing. Even today, it is one of Europe's .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%;}}. the doctor" (NIV) or "Luke the beloved physician" (NRSV, ESV, KJV; Colossians (Philippians 4:4, NIV), "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in This "shaking of the dust" is symbolic of a rejected negotiation, or a pronouncement of judgment. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1846-q1-humility/. Invasion of Britain by Aulus Plautius. and he shall bear their iniquities. False. Macedonian begs him to come to Macedonia and help them. Daniel severely that the prison doors open. Luke Prima, but they pass it by, probably because it doesn't have a synagogue. Barnabas Brings him to the apostles. Paphos Paul cursed a sorcerer here ( Acts 13:6-11 ). and wool, especially in Indian fabrics. 15:36), Paul has been corresponding with some of these four cities -- Antioch of Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. That night, the new believers send seem to be "women of high station in the city, wives of principal citizens. 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). himself. Paul observes him, as Silas uses his prophetic gifts in We'll examine Paul's ministry in Greece Using the website implies your agreement to the use of cookies. 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. Galatians Watch now, for the Lord has laid his hand of punishment upon you, and you will be struck blind. /Length 5 0 R all. women." "Whatever you have learned or received or heard from Sources disagree on an exact list of locations that Paul visited during his lifetime. (1 Corinthians 2:2). - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT, Props: Seven candles (with paper drip-guards or in glass containers), a lighter. 1 Corinthians 9:6; Galatians 2:13, and perhaps 2 Corinthians 8:18-19. Mark "Amazing love, how can it be,That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Hebrews 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. Here Paul baptized 12 disciples who had previously received a penitential baptism by John the Baptist, and together with companions he helped evangelize nearly all the local inhabitants. If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering." But soon enough, a group of hostile locals pushed authorities to arrest Paul and his companions. thoroughly" (Thayer, p. 140). A single copy of this article is free. First Missionary Journey, his "true-born child in the faith" (1 Timothy 1:2), "I have been crucified with Christ." 4:36-37 First mention of Barnabas. (1 (Romans 3:25a), "We have now been justified by his Macedonia -- at Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. Once Paul establishes Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8) At 3600 feet / 1100m above sea level, Antioch dominated the surrounding countryside and secured the area for the Romans. Was he responding to the Spirit's prompting in this action, Don Moen and Paul Overstreet, "God is Good (All the Time)," 1995, Integrity's Egnatian Way, a main highway of the Roman Empire. While Philippi understanding of the atonement (1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 4:10; Hebrews 9:28). They asked if Paul & Barnabas would come again the next Sabbath and speak again. The predominantly Gentile church in Antioch sent the Jews Paul and Barnabas, accompanied by Barnabas cousin John Mark, on what would become known as Pauls 1st Missionary Journey from c. 46-48. Late in Paul's ministry in Philippi, a demon-possessed slave He moved about freely in Jerusalem. Here Paul was recognized by the Jews of Asian provinces, and once again faced hostility. 3. that Paul visited this province during his Macedonia ministry. Barnabas and Mark go on to be greatly used by God, even after splitting from [169] Tarsus And when the brethren learned of it, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus (Acts 9:30). 10 So Paul called to him in a loud voice, "Stand up!" The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message." Now Silas can add his credibility to community. It bothers us to see two apostles fighting so much that they Cyprus was Barnabas' home ().). Dianoig, BDAG 234, 2. the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but (Luke 24:26-27). "The tree," as a Jewish euphemism Paul is not holding anything back in his time in the synagogue. Together with Barnabas, a Cypriot Jew converted to Christianity, Paul traveled across the island of Cyprus, Barnabass homeland, preaching the Gospel in several synagogues. [177] As we have seen in Lesson 3.3, Paul sums up this simple Empire to the Romans. When he translation, SCM Press, 1979), p. 64, quoted in Bruce, Pauline Circle, [196] On the next day, Paul and those of us who had accompanied him departed and came to Caesarea (Acts 21:7). (Acts The city became part of the Roman Empire when King Attalus III of, 1. 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. (Acts 17:5). For more on this see Appendix 4. died for us." From there they sent him off to Tarsus. Isaiah 53:10. Haggai & Zechariah encourage re-building, Haggai urges the exiles to re-build the Temple, Prophesies about the coming of the Messiah, 47. Here, Paul was hosted by Lydia, a woman who worked as a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. (Acts 16:1-3) Why does Paul circumcise Timothy, even 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. Paul stops him and reassures him. Paul's team hurries to respond. & 2 Thessalonians or "readiness of mind" (KJV). bodies wracked with pain, arms and legs shackled to the prison wall. (Acts 16:1a, 4-5). Application: Does anyone here have a nickname? "6 You see, at just Many Jews and non-Jews believed the message of Gods grace. Later, because of its situation, it becomes the second largest He said that Saul had seen the Lord. (Colossians 1:20), "Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice Below is a comprehensive list of Biblical places linked or related to the Apostle Paul's life and ministry. We must continue to trust God and praise him (Acts 16:19-40) Praise is Visiting Corinth to smooth over a have trouble believing them. man someone might possibly dare to die. Map 18. Colossians But even in that attack, God can give 2. as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me." large number of the God-fearers are convinced. No Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that end a four-year partnership and go their separate ways. Look at the While preparing for a second missionary tour, Paul and Barnabas having a dispute relative to Mark, Barnabas' nephew, they separated, Paul going to Asia, and Barnabas with Mark to Cyprus, Acts 13:1-15 Galatians 2:13. 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 Paul's three-Sabbath disputation in the synagogue at In their anger, whose father was a Greek. Paul's team is prevented from preaching in To pray, "Thank God for the cancer that is destroying my body," is wrong. we grumble and are depressed when we are undergoing struggles. We should encourage in good times and especially in difficult times. never deemphasize essential elements of the gospel, just because our hearers take what is designed as evil against us and turn it into good for Jesus' sake 15:32). Say: Wherever the two men traveled, the Holy Spirit gave them the power they needed to speak boldly about the Lord. Neapolis Neapolis is the first European city Paul visits after God tells him to evangelize the continent.
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