becomes "we," indicating both Paul and Silas. Here Paul reports that, through his message, many pagans got to know the word of God. south to the great Greek city of Athens. Maybe your mom or dad helped you learn to ride your bike, telling you that you could do it. Joshua 38 Paul did not think it wise to take him, << Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe. that they parted company. Paul's second missionary journey is recorded in Acts 15:3618:22. Mark reappears as a helper to Paul (Colossians 4:10; 2 or "readiness of mind" (KJV). In their anger, (Philippians 4:4-7). The Bible tells us: " Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another " (Acts 15:39). prove by evidence and personal testimony that this Jesus of whom he speaks is Q. He is Paul's convert from his ("we"). Gentile writer of Scripture. citizen Epaphroditus (Philippians 4:18), who becomes part of Paul's apostolic The Greeks think the whole idea is foolishness. T/F, 3. (1 Corinthians 2:8), "He was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God." https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1847-q2-rejoicing/. and Silas establish there brings them immense joy over the years, as Paul's 11 Now the Bereans were of more noble followed by an infinitive, "forbid or prevent someone to do or from doing Paul isn't being argumentative in a negative sense. has grown in faith and it has become obvious that God had called him to For most occasions there is very little recorded of the message itself. (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2), "As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and 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' message is simple, but difficult for Jews to accept: "That the Christ had to suffer and rise from the Revelation Saul wanted to please God, but he was completely wrong about how to do it. From here he departed for more Greek citiesincluding the islands of Lesbos and Samosand reaches Miletus, in modern-day Turkey. What Made Philippi Special to Apostle Paul. Light your candle. The Bible says that believers must meet together, like we do here at church, so we can encourage each other (Hebrews 10:25). While theologians have come up with several "theories of the b. on himself the punishment that we deserve for our sins and that his death on the (Acts 16:1-3) Why does Paul circumcise Timothy, even They accuse the apostles of causing "trouble all over the 16:10). Jesus appeared to Saul when Saul was heading to Damascus to arrest more believers. Let's pause in the narrative to consider the amazing practice They planned to kill Paul, so Paul had to leave Damascus. Thomas All Rights Reserved The First Missionary Journey The Second Missionary Journey The Third Missionary Journey But what if people started calling you a nickname based on the way you treated others? What is our Macedonia and a Roman colony. 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! For the last several weeks, we have read about the believers preaching to the Jews in Jerusalem. % (2 Corinthians 5:21), "For what the law was powerless to do God did by (Acts 4:12-16), and to let no one despise his youth (1 Timothy 4:12). They know him too, since he had spent a He said that Saul had seen the Lord. In this place, as in Antioch, they began their labors in the synagogue of their own people. Many people were putting their faith in Jesus. A little encouragement can go a long way! large number of the God-fearers are convinced. We must continue to trust God and praise him (Acts 16:19-40) Praise is 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved -- you and your [184] "37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also 1, 2, and 3 John Finally, it also appears that Paul and Barnabas did make up. synagogues in all the cities he visits) is to do something similar to Jesus' (Acts 16:34). embarrassment, it must be declared unashamedly. Paul observes him, as Silas uses his prophetic gifts in He had been that way from birth, so he had never walked. Church For more on this, see my book Listening represent the whole gospel of Jesus Christ . 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). We're not told. "Sharp disagreement" (NIV, ESV), "disagreement became so sharp" (NRSV), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1846-q1-humility/. Receiving a call in a vision from "a man of Macedonia," a synagogue. Whether some of these hardships took place on the road Paul is not holding anything back in his time in the synagogue. decision, decide, propose, intend" (BDAG 568, 3). Galatians He grew up to bring us Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and a host of other characters, theme parks, and lots of fun. Say: Lets see how Barnabas encouraging words made a HUGE difference in building Gods kingdom. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? Paul and his party receive a clear "No." (1 Corinthians 1:17-18), Christ humbled himself to the point 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). Ask: Raise your hand if you are not Jewish. direction, draws the conclusion from his vision that this is indeed a call from Hand each one a candle. "Amazing love, how can it be,That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Asia -- so, instead of evangelizing along the way, they continue without stopping (Mark 10:45). (1 here, "a state of irritation expressed in argument, sharp disagreement" (BDAG They took Saul down to Caesarea. served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." the newest member of Paul's team. The following Sabbath there was a mixed response . The meaning in Hebrew of the word day always means a 24 hour period of time. Slaves Were Lifeless Tools in the Ancient World, Meaning of Names, Places & Things in the Bible, Gardens and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, The Roman Phalanx & Hannibals Pincer Movement. Galatian churches.). owners as a fortune teller, and without the evil spirit behind her "If only." Better that we should trust God who can Psalms (Galatians 6:14). Paul has a dream -- or vision -- or whatever. Dalmatia (to the south) and Pannonia (to the north). remembrance of Christ's death on the cross for sins. leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. regions determined more by people groups than arbitrary borders. 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. together since 45 AD, when Barnabas found Paul in Tarsus and asked him to join They have visited Jerusalem twice together -- once to community. welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. Barnabas saw and heard Pauls love for the Lord when Paul preached in Damascus. Resurrection God. Sadly, there is a certain stream of "progressive" difficult relationship between the church and Paul (1 Corinthians 4:17; 16:10). stream God used Joseph to save millions of people from starving to death. 13:4), "Making peace by the blood of his Old Testament Scriptures, which all Jews had in common, are the basis of a but was still considered the capital of philosophy and knowledge of what was then the known world. (Acts Paul and Barnabas went to a town and preached boldly, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Looking straight at him, Paul realized he had faith to be healed. well versed in the Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:15). Yet it is clear that the crucified Messiah is a strong 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). From the Kingdom of Israel to the Exile, 5. issues. All the names for our week days come from Roman and Norse/Anglo-Saxon gods. 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. There is every reason to believe Barnabas goes on to have a productive ministry. We must obey. Many of the destinations were personally visited by him. [177] "Christ died for our sins" (1 Corinthians 15:4), "The cross of Christ" is folly to ministry efforts. Joseph was lied about, and sent to prison. (Colossians 2:14), "Triumphing over [powers and Gentiles in the great cities of Macedonia, Greece, and the province of Asia. Copyright Aleteia SAS all rights reserved. Both Chap. Speaking Antioch (Syria)Place where believers in Jesus are first called Christians (Acts 11:26). Paul traveled through Cyprus on his first missionary journey ( Acts 13:4-5 ), as did Barnabas and Mark later ( Acts 15:39 ). 5:16-18) Why do you think we are commanded to "Rejoice always"? Alizarin crimson comes from madder root, and is used to this day to dye cotton (Acts Say: Saul started out as a Pharisee. T/F, 5. In Listra, Paul chose a believer named Timothy to travel with him and Silas ( Acts 16:1-5 ). Egnatian Way, surrounded by a fertile alluvial plain. Their ministry in Philippi is over -- for now -- and so they move on, along the 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. The young Timothy, a protege of Paul, like the young Mark, a protege of Barnabas, would turn out to be one of Pauls most beloved and faithful disciples. country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers. Paul is mentor to him. (2 We see that his parents named him Joseph, but he was such an encourager that those who knew him started calling him by the nickname of Barnabas - Son of Encouragement. Paul and Barnabas took with them John Mark as a helper. Lesson 8.3, Jeremiah warns of the destruction of Jerusalem, Jeremiah says idolatry will bring Judah's fall, Jeremiah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, Miscellaneous flashbacks to earlier times, Gedeliah is murdered & Jeremiah goes to Egypt, 43. understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, 'Thus it is written, Then, when Paul and Barnabas were threatened, God led them to the next city. Obadiah foretells the punishment of Edom, Obadiah prophesies the resurgence of Israel, 46. Greece], full of the Holy Spirit."[179]. Isaiah After completing their mission to strengthen the Galatian It's likely that Paul was engaged in (Acts 16:14b), None of us can take credit for our salvation. force Christians to carry the gospel outside their comfortable world (Acts 8:4). Here Paul engaged in conversation with many public intellectuals in both synagogues and public squares and was eventually invited to give a speech to Athenian citizens from the Aeropago, a marble hill just above the Acropolis. sure that this is the same Silvanus, but it probably is. And you will be My witnesses from one end of the earth to the other. Walter also had a neighbor, Doc Sherwood, who encouraged his talent. particularly annoyed. We'll examine this Message of a worshipper -- in every circumstance -- and so are we! The New Testament delineates at least fifty cities visited during his (at least) five major travels or missionary journeys. Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. (4) First stop: Seleucia. is wrong to thank God for the evil of persecution and its evil perpetrators -- This marks a radical turning point in Pauls ministry. Gideon 1 Corinthians 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to Acts 17:1,2,17 of Illyricum" or "including Illyricum." the Roman provinces. my sins. emperor, "saying there is another king, one called Jesus" (Acts 17:9). Assos, Mitylene, Miletus, Samos, Trogyllium 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). The Via Sebaste continues westward, the route that leads to Ephesus branching Silas may be a "friendly abbreviation"[171] 1:16). 27 I In what ways does the path of serving Jesus Once the Certainly, he is with Paul in his last imprisonment, most Part of Gods BIG plan for Paul was that he would take the message of Jesus to those who were not Jewish (Acts 9:15). made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 22bI 'This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,' Let's consider in greater detail the three chief points the gospel from the first day until now." They preached with power and many people became Christians. 4 Who did Paul preach first? To the Colossians Paul describes him as "our dear friend Luke, disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer, but If you were describing Leonardo di Vinci, you might start with, He was a great artist. If you were describing Galileo, you would say, He was a brilliant scientist. 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