Acts 13 and 14 records Paul’s first missionary journey. What initiated this effort?
This is another stage in the “Great Transition” – a change in the kingdom….
From Peter to _____________
From Jews only to _____________
From Jerusalem to _______________
When Paul returns from his trip how does he summarize what God had done through them? (Acts 14:27)
Briefly summarize the main events at each location:
Cyprus – Acts 13:5-12
Antioch of Pisidia – Acts 13:14 -52
Iconium – Acts 14:1-6
Lystra – Acts 14:7-20
Derbe – Acts 14:21
Return through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch – Acts 14:21-23
Journey back to Antioch – Acts 14:24-28.
It was at Antioch (of Pisidia, not Antioch of Syria) that Paul encountered great resistence from the Jews. Analyze these prophecies that Paul quoted in Antioch:
Acts 13:40 “Beware therefore, lest what has been spoken in the prophets come upon you: 41 “Behold, you despisers, Marvel and perish! For I work a work in your days, A work which you will by no means believe, Though one were to declare it to you.'” (Habbakkuk 1:5 – What marvelous thing was God doing during the days of Habbakuk that was difficult to believe? What about during the days of Paul?)
Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 “For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.'” (See Isaiah 49:6 – Who does this prophecy seem to have in mind? See also Luke 2:32)
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