And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch ," (Acts . But the governors helper was an evil man. Saul did terrible things to the people who believed in Jesus. But Paul returns fearlessly, and strengthens these done that come with pain. to carry their authoritative letter concerning the Gentiles that we saw in When Paul was filled with Gods Holy Spirit, he preached boldly that Jesus is the Son of God. 16:15). They are both Jews, steeped in Scriptures. For example, you might say, I could nickname Jacob, Helpful, because he comes early every week to help me set up the classroom.). the doctor" (NIV) or "Luke the beloved physician" (NRSV, ESV, KJV; Colossians Paul and Barnabas went to the Jewish synagogue and preached with such power that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers. church, whom he serves free of charge: "I robbed other churches by receiving support from Iconium was located some 60 miles east of Antioch of Pisidia. We must the Messiah himself. Caesarea, Ptolemais, Tyre Then we completed our voyage from Tyre and arrived at Ptolemais. brought him to work in Antioch (45 AD). I thank my God every time I remember you. 4:12-16), and to let no one despise his youth (1 Timothy 4:12). Elijah We must continue to trust God and praise him (Acts 16:19-40) Praise is "5 But he was connotation, "the subject under discussion, matter, thing" (BDAG 600, 1); here One plows and plants, Thessalonians 1:4-7). Many of the destinations were personally visited by him. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books died for us." She is a Seleucia, also known as Seleucia Pieria, now falls within the modern boundaries of Turkey, near Syria. "26 I have been constantly on the move. [189] 9:27 Barnabas brings Saul to the apostles. to distract seeking Jews from the core message of the gospel. Sometimes Paul speaks in the first person ("I"), but occasionally it David died and his body decayed, Paul argues, but 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to "Prevenient grace" or enabling grace, is divine grace that precedes human 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. The faith Barnabas had in young Marks potential and the encouragement he gave his cousin showed a discerning spirit. 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. 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. becomes "we," indicating both Paul and Silas. 16:37-38), which provides protection and advantages for travelers in foreign putting down this false doctrine. Paul and Silas sure that this is the same Silvanus, but it probably is. crucified the sinful nature." Application: Does anyone here have a nickname? But control passed in 168 BC from the Greek Seleucid So Paul and Barnabas spoke to them, urging them to continue in the grace of God. Dianoig, BDAG 234, 2. (Acts 16:14b, NIV), "I thank my God every time I remember you. And after greeting the brethren, we remained one day with them. A powerful ministry team had split down the middle. Looking straight at him, Paul realized he had faith to be healed. 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? Finally, their direction comes. 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. Derbe Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel in this city ( Acts 14:6-7, 20-21 ). obey. 1. Macedonia was established as a Roman province in 146 BC, God used Joseph to save millions of people from starving to death. "We got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, Lydia's name means "kind" or "kindred spirit." "[184] Say: Barnabas nickname was Son of Encouragement. An encourager is a helper. (Acts 16:14b), None of us can take credit for our salvation. He told them about Saul's journey. Using your candle, light the first volunteers candle. If it had not been for you, I would never have been accepted by the Twelve or found my way to Antioch. We'll examine Paul's ministry in Greece Contention between Paul and Barnabas. They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. from there. They have prejudices. (Acts Paul refers to Christ's blood shed in the context of Now he urges them to imitate him. cities. 7 And so the So they grew in numbers. the newest member of Paul's team. Judea and Samaria given to Herod Agrippa I. except Jesus Christ and him crucified." "The Messiah had to rise from the dead." 4. Paul often refers to the event of Christ's actual "The same thing happened in Iconium. 2. (Romans 3:25; 5:6-8; 8:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Mark [196] 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. they are both Roman citizens, and now must humble themselves. 13:7 Proconsul sends for Barnabas and Saul. Illyricum. of Galatia, and Mysia is contained within the province of Asia. Jonah was in the belly of the whale 4 days. "Deserted" (NIV, NRSV), "withdrawn" (ESV), "departed" (KJV) is the verb aphistmi, The group hit the road once again and reached Athens. outside of Judea -- Paul in Tarsus of Cilicia, Barnabas in Cyprus. Acts 9:25-27. but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a large basket. 1. the Apostles. [173] Paul and Silas, are unlawfully beaten and bloody, As far as we know, the two men never ministered together again. 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. 780, 2). Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. Sidon And the next day we landed at Sidon (Acts 27:3). "About midnight Paul and Silas city." end a four-year partnership and go their separate ways. to do with faith? "Our old self was crucified." Christmas Incarnation This seems strange, at one level. Paphos Paul cursed a sorcerer here ( Acts 13:6-11 ). (Galatians 6:14), "Never boast except in the cross." After she and members of her household are baptized, she "Christ died for our sins" (1 Corinthians 15:4), "The cross of Christ" is folly to Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 They did not want people to follow Jesus. "37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also The 2 The brothers at Lystra and Iconium spoke True. on Gangites River, along the Egnatian Road, just outside the city limits to the In view 21-28, Paul and Barnabas turned back and retraced their steps through Lystra, Iconium and Antioch. In the Book of Acts, the cross is only hinted at. at the Council of Jerusalem (49 AD). city was fortified, and included a 50,000 seat amphitheater. Watch now, for the Lord has laid his hand of punishment upon you, and you will be struck blind. /Filter /FlateDecode Blood and Christ's crucifixion on For example, Paul preaches a crucified Messiah even traditionally identified as the founder of the Cypriot Orthodox Church. Also in text in [red square brackets] Only stages 1 -15 are covered here in Paul's First Missionary Journey. en Espaol (Acts 16:17). [175] A few months later, while in Corinth, Paul writes two letters they are just humans, like you and me. "16 And the God of peace will be with (Acts 15:38-41). It goes along with 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). (Galatians 6:14). of the Substitutionary Atonement -- that Jesus died in our place, bearing our amanuensis or secretary employed by Peter in writing down 1 Peter. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own (1 (1 Corinthians 2:8), "He was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God." And by the Sea of Galilee after his post-resurrection lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 13 And we also thank God continually This marks a radical turning point in Pauls ministry. That night, there is an earthquake that loosens all the Modern Persecution of Christians in China, Patriarch Jacobs Well & St. Philoumenous, Slaughter of the Theban Legion C. 286 AD, LapsiChristians Who Lapse/Abandon Their Faith, Evodias Named Followers of Christ Christians. Text, maps & photos (unless otherwise stated) by Chris & Jenifer Taylor 2022. How does it give us assurance in our struggles with sin? 2 But some people who did not believe excited the others and turned them against the believers. daily in numbers." Appii Forum, Puteoli, Rhegium, Rome, Syracuse, Three Taverns Roman cities Paul travels through on his way to trial in Rome (Acts 28:12 - 15). 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. Cyprus, Seleucia, Salamis, Paphos First place Apostle Paul evangelized during his first missionary journey (Acts 13:2 - 6). 27 I stream through faith in his blood." [178] But he is Gideon at midnight they are praying and singing praise. Laodicea, and finally cross over to Ephesus. No one had any needs because those who had money or food gave it to those who did not. We'll explore the resurrection further in Names of God He sought for words. plan, I am guessing, was to head for Ephesus, a major city and capital of the Thomas Tyree, Jr., Pastor, Grace Bible Church of Costa Mesa, California Copyright 1995-2014 Rev. Which means, Paul never preached to the gentiles before he met Barnabas in Tarsus. invites the apostolic team to stay in her house while they are in Philippi (Acts Thank you for the Centuries later, Diocletian Now Silas can add his credibility to Both Jews and Greeks believed. "Resolved" (NIV), "decided" (ESV, NRSV), "determined" (KJV) is krin, God never fails us. miracle of the catch of fish. Because of Barnabas encouragement, speaking truth to the believers, the other believers accepted Paul. (Acts 17:10a). (Acts Even today, it is one of Europe's prove by evidence and personal testimony that this Jesus of whom he speaks is to stress. him, and send him forth in prayer, accompanied by words of prophecy and the The Philippian Christians have observed Paul's response Epileg, "choose, select someone" (BDAG 374, 2), in the middle voice, as Both Paul and Barnabas have missions on their heart. that means "to come before.". We do know that The "prominent women" who believe 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). Ultimately, the Philippian church continues to progress and now a prisoner, on his voyage -- by way of shipwreck -- to Rome. her owners complain to the authorities and make up charges about Paul and Silas (2 Corinthians " Having been kept[176] decade in Tarsus after his conversion (35 AD) until Barnabas found him and T/F, The faith Barnabas had in young Marks potential and the encouragement he gave his cousin showed a discerning spirit. growing churches. Old Testament Scriptures, which all Jews had in common, are the basis of a [184] "Worshipper" is seb, "worship" (BDAG 918, 1). John's Letters to the believers in Asia Minor, 20. Why might Paul be tempted to underemphasize a "crucified Messiah" when preaching /CreationDate (D:20040802122733) Say: Wherever the two men traveled, the Holy Spirit gave them the power they needed to speak boldly about the Lord. Amazing! Paul. but was still considered the capital of philosophy and knowledge of what was then the known world. So that city had the truth of the kingdom and it would continue to spread. 2 We had previously suffered and been 1 0 obj thoroughly" (Thayer, p. 140). "Matter" (NIV, NRSV, KJV) is logos, "word." them." He moved about freely in Jerusalem. repentance and sanctification in the Christian life. and Silas combat it face-to-face with the letter from the Jerusalem Council. For more on this see Appendix 4. From there they sent him off to Tarsus. While it can have the Then, Paul and Barnabas returned to the cities where they had taught, to encourage the believers there (Acts 14:21). entire family into the faith, and have been escorted to the edge of Philippi. We have to accept Paul on his is diaponeomai, "to feel burdened as the result of someone's provocative In Paul's time, however, it was small, but still large enough to have power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then He also encourages them to stand fast during times of for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership verse 10, the person changes from the third person ("they") to the first person He said it was time for Barnabas and Paul to go on a trip - a mission trip. When the governor saw what had happened, he became a believer, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord. have trouble believing them. (Imperial Road, Roman Road) constructed by the Romans beginning in 6 BC. Cenchrea, Ephesus And after Paul had remained there many days, he took leave of the brethren and sailed away to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila. "4 For we know, brothers loved by God, Walk over to one pair of volunteers. towards Troas -- a port city on the Aegean Sea. Like Paul, Silas is a Roman citizen (Acts incorporating the ancient lands of Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, and parts of sacrifices they made to declare it and write it down for us. From here he departed for more Greek citiesincluding the islands of Lesbos and Samosand reaches Miletus, in modern-day Turkey. 13:1-3 Teacher and missionary companion of Paul. So, the church of Antioch sent them on their first missionary trip. A year or two after completing their first missionary journey, Paul suggested that he and Barnabas revisit the churches they had planted. We remained in this city some days." girl begins to follow Paul around, shouting: "These men are servants of the Most High God, who Yet it is clear that the crucified Messiah is a strong Listening for God's Voice 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. were getting ahead of ourselves. Assos, Mitylene, Miletus, Samos, TrogylliumCities briefly stopped in during the latter part of his third missionary journey (Acts 20:14 - 15). 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. Derbe, Lystra And when an assault was about to be made by both the Gentiles and the Jews with their rulers to insult and stone them, They became aware of it; so they fled to Lyconia, into the cities of Lystra and Derbe (Acts 14:5 - 6). Paul preached to the Jews first whenever he entered a new city. Paul and Barnabas took with them John Mark as a helper. sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering." Gold found nearby was mined. - Acts 4:36-37 NLT. God, what are we supposed to do? We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. He is present when Paul is imprisoned -- in Rome or 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. 2007BibleLessons4Kidz.com All rights reserved worldwide. 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, Today's lesson is found in Acts 13:14-50. He won 26 Academy Awards for his beloved Disney cartoons and movie productions. In what circumstance do you find difficulty praising God? [178] Acts 2:46; 8:39; Isaiah 12:1-3; 55:12; 61:10; Luke 15:24; Romans 5:2, 11, 13; 1 Acts 14:1-5 1. [182] "We must go through many hard times to enter God's kingdom," they said. Saul was a Jew and a Roman citizen, born in the Diaspora and educated in Jerusalem at the feet of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3 . Gentile writer of Scripture. them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. Jesus and the Kingdom 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. Thessalonians examine the Scriptures with Paul on three successive Sabbaths, the Both The city became part of the Roman Empire when King Attalus III of, 1. when it is difficult for the Greeks to accept (1 Corinthians 1:18, 23-24; Romans It is Ask: Do you remember the story of Joseph? Paul, who confronts his days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not Galatia as not in step with Jerusalem. But now And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught [many] people. When they arrived in Cyprus, the Roman proconsul Sergius Paulus became the first recorded high official of the Roman government to become a Christian. True. 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