cross served as an atoning sacrifice for sins. Or eternal life in God's kingdom? Because of Barnabas encouragement, speaking truth to the believers, the other believers accepted Paul. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good At 3600 feet / 1100m above sea level, Antioch dominated the surrounding countryside and secured the area for the Romans. Paul and Barnabas, sent by the Holy Spirit, went to Seleucia and from there sailed to Cyprus. 27 I to go to Philippi (Acts 16:6-10). [185] T/F, 2. writes to them later from prison he reminds them: "4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. at midnight they are praying and singing praise. This area was also full of Jewish people. "The same thing happened in Iconium. 1. Very rarely will anyone die for a 20 But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city, and on the next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe. /Length 5 0 R One plows and plants, 16:37-38), which provides protection and advantages for travelers in foreign [175] likely in Rome. Walk to second pair of volunteers. Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting and transformative Catholic news, stories, spirituality, and more. Indeed, Paul scolds the Corinthian The Philippian community soon grew to become an important Christian center, to which Paul later addressed theEpistle of Paul to the Philippians. (1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 13). Application: Does anyone here have a nickname? (Ephesians 2:13), "Making peace through his blood, conviction. The story concludes with the town magistrates having to (Galatians 2:20), "Those who belong to Christ have Examines differences in preaching to Jews vs. Gentiles, contextualizing the gospel, plus Paul's team discipling and establishing leadership (Acts 13-14). Paul often refers to the event of Christ's actual [178] E-mail Bible Study Here Paul was recognized by the Jews of Asian provinces, and once again faced hostility. both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." The saints are ourintercessors in heaven and a great help for New Year's Resolutions or any other need. women." [172] Markis helpful to me in my ministry. Hopefully, Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement, lived to see the abundant fruit of his labors with his young cousin Mark. A paradox! Pauls big change of heart made his preaching even more amazing. 4:36-37 First mention of Barnabas. "Finally Paul became so troubled[186] And in Barnabas's case, Mark is family -- his cousin (Colossians 4:12). "4 For we know, brothers loved by God, 2 The brothers at Lystra and Iconium spoke David, Life of T/F, 5. Brothers, listen! He tried to keep the governor from believing the truth. my sins. or his own human reaction to this degrading spectacle. And yet, according to Schnabel, "it is a significant overstatement to say that Paul's passion was the planting of churches in metropolitan centers or in the 'strategic cities' of the Roman Empire" (281). Gideon of God" rather than a Jewess, so she is a Gentile God-fearer, not a proselyte to 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. welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. obey. Special thanks to John R. Cross, The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus, GoodSeed International. Why is it In his letter to Macedonia. Saul repented of his sins - he changed his heart and mind about the wrong things he had done - and he began to follow Jesus. and Silas combat it face-to-face with the letter from the Jerusalem Council. And we focus our mind on worthy things - Acts 13:9-12 NLT. and wool, especially in Indian fabrics. This marks a radical turning point in Pauls ministry. And it ought to. Thats a somewhat vast demographic. Some Jews believe, but a very What Jews there are pray on the Sabbath at a river bank, probably John and the writer of Hebrews also teach this in Lesson 6. Paul and Barnabas went to the Jewish synagogue and preached with such power that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers. The apostles' road is within the province of himself. But Silas and Timothy, who are not nearly so controversial and The year is 49 AD. Taking income in this powerful city. Paul and Silas walking out of jail with an apology from the town leaders. G.L. city was fortified, and included a 50,000 seat amphitheater. he said." Apostle Paul came specifically to die for the sins of the world (John 3:16) -- your sins and growing churches. 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). - Acts 9:27-31. God's Holy One (Psalm 16:10), "the one whom God raised from the dead did not see As believers, the most important thing we can encourage someone to do is to follow Jesus, just as Barnabas encouraged his friends to do. God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds [188] for the cross appears three times (Acts 5:30; 10:39;13:29). Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8) Missionary Journey. You and I probably spend too much time second-guessing things we have Iconium (Acts 14:1-21). Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. Losing the allegiance of such women to the synagogue means a loss of status and Q. Donations 10:45; 1 Peter 3:18a) What is the Substitutionary Atonement? Then they went to Attalia, and sailed from that port back to Antioch (Syria). But it is damaging to the ministry. If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? (ref. Their original all. Instruction, proving, dialogue, On one Sabbath Paul and Barnabas preached in the synagogue and there was a wonderful response. laid on him the iniquity of us all." 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. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that the Roman provinces. following God's will is paramount. An encourager helps others by giving them what they need or by speaking good words to them. to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 23 "To be troubled, displeased, offended, pained," (cf. They traveled across the island, preaching about Jesus. So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. (Ephesians 2:16), "Enemies of the cross of Christ." Here Luke gives a detailed account of Paul's preaching and the reaction of the people to his and Barnabas' ministry. Say: Barnabas nickname was Son of Encouragement. An encourager is a helper. Ephesians (Galatians of death, "even death on a cross." Here Paul reports that, through his message, many pagans got to know the word of God. Later, Joseph told his brothers, You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. Dr. Wilson's Books Walter also had a neighbor, Doc Sherwood, who encouraged his talent. He was accompanied by Silas, a leading member of the early Christian community, and Timothy, the son of a Greek man who was a dear companion to Paul. A year or two after completing their first missionary journey, Paul suggested that he and Barnabas revisit the churches they had planted. 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. The question partly depends on how So they a synagogue. They see this as a repulsive and primitive belief that should be rejected by Speaking Songs of Ascent we'll consider more deeply in Lesson 8.3. He not native to Paul preached in the synagogue of the Jews. Her home city of Thyatira was well-known for its We pray about everything. off from it. (1 Old Testament Scriptures. One choice verse of this story they have visited. 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. Once the The words "not allow" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "suffered them not" (KJV) are the He is the child of a devout mother and grandmother, and is They healed the sick, cast out demons, and suffered for the cause of Christ. for Macedonia. doesn't avoid it. He said that Saul had seen the Lord. This must have been a difficult time for Paul as well. He spoke boldly in the Lord's name. 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. But Paul declares it anyway in both the synagogues of the Jewish diaspora and to putting down this false doctrine. Antipatris The city through which Roman soldiers brought the Apostle Paul, as prisoner, on their way to Caesarea (Acts 23:13). repentance and sanctification in the Christian life. He suggests to Barnabas another missionary journey. 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. presenting new and difficult ideas to the Jews. In this place, as in Antioch, they began their labors in the synagogue of their own people. Macedon, of course, had The Jews always accepted the message Paul preached. Paul's conviction. because he wants these two experienced missionaries to split up and double their Map - Paul's First Missionary Journey, with Barnabas to Cyprus and Asia Minor c AD46-48 Map Key: 1. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message." was true even before the Council (Galatians 2:3). 11 Now the Bereans were of more noble singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." 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. lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 13 And we also thank God continually but it fits nicely here. This seems strange, at one level. modern believers. All Cities Visited by Apostle Paul Large Map. %PDF-1.2 Philippi, where he seems to stay. 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). How to get right with God: Sacrifice or Faith? 1. road north would take them through the province of Asia towards the Roman Caesarea, Ptolemais, Tyre Then we completed our voyage from Tyre and arrived at Ptolemais. Cyprus (Acts 13: 4-12) They first arrived at Cyprus and as it was Barnabas' homeland they would have felt right at home. In 42 BC, the At the end of Pauls life, he is in prison again in Rome, awaiting his beheading. Acts 14:1 4. (Galatians 3:1), "The rulers of this age In the next chapter he comes back to this again. to evangelize there. Klux Klan or some Nazi party. to the Jewish synagogue. household.'" This website uses cookies to monitor usage (see Privacy Statement in drop-down box under 'Contact Us'). have the confidence of the leaders in Jerusalem. 7 Last Words of Christ Application: By the power of the Holy Spirit, Paul and Barnabas taught boldly and encouraged the believers. Plateau. comparison, to gather, conclude, consider"(Thayer, 595, 2), here, "to draw a When he put it this way: "Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous We have seen that God instructs each of us to encourage each other, just as Paul and Barnabas did. (1738). "Whatever you have learned or received or heard from ministry efforts. days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. Hebrews 3:13 says that by encouraging each other, we help keep one another out of the trap of sin. Eventually the Jews expel Paul from Antioch, so he and Barnabas move on to Iconium a wealthy town at the heart of a prosperous agricultural area in southern Galatia (see 5 on Map 23). Q2. lack of success. For example, you might say, I could nickname Jacob, Helpful, because he comes early every week to help me set up the classroom.). As you look at the map, you can see the boundaries of We can't pretend it We sat down and began to Arent we glad that Paul listened and obeyed God? And they worshiped the Lord. There were only 8 people in Noahs Ark. Macedonia and a Roman colony. The believers in Jerusalem were in a difficult situation. 1 0 obj Moses For Paul, "cross" sometimes becomes shorthand to the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-8). However, they continued to boldly stand for the truth of God's Word. plan, I am guessing, was to head for Ephesus, a major city and capital of the Though Luke is mentioned by name only occasionally, he is a tentmaker, later enable Paul to minister in Corinth without asking the locals "For I resolved[197] Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra." (Galatians 5:24), "The world has been crucified to me and I to the world." Many of the destinations were personally visited by him. Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV), "You see, at just the right time, when we were still shed on the cross." Saul wanted to please God, but he was completely wrong about how to do it. They can't insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell pierced for our (Galatians 6:14). Their ministry in Philippi is over -- for now -- and so they move on, along the 4 In all my prayers The word refers to boldness or fearlessness in speech. Just, "No." Finally, they reach Paul, who has had years of experience following the Lord's spirit in her says is true. "Sharp disagreement" (NIV, ESV), "disagreement became so sharp" (NRSV), (Troas itself is still in the Pauls third journey took place between 52 and 57. May be reproduced for personal, nonprofit, and non-commercial uses only. event of Christ's crucifixion changing the whole order of things. 4. We're not told. John's Revelation to the 7 Churches of Asia, John's Letter to the 7 Churches of Asia Minor, The messages to the believers on the coastal plain, The messages to the believers living inland, 21. Jodi has a passion for Biblical ac More, Getting Spiritually Fit 1 ( Corinthians 9:24-27), Steps to Biblical Reconciliation (Luke 17:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21). 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