Lesson 21 Acts, Chapter 13 1

Lesson 21 Acts, Chapter 13 1

Time Frame (Acts 13) Paul’s first missionary journey, covered in Acts 13:1 – Acts 14:28, came after Herod’s death in A.D. 44 (12:1-25) First missionary journey covered about 3 years. A.D. 45-48. The Galatian churches were established during this time. At the close of this tour, Paul and Barnabas report back to the church in Antioch of Syria (14:26-28). 2

Antioch in Pisidia GALATIA Iconium Lystra Derbe Perga Attalia Antioch Seleucia Paphos SYRIA Salamis From this point, Antioch becomes the center CYPRUS from which the gospel spreads. It was situated Paul’s First on some of the main travel tourtes , by land and Missionary Journey sea. Large numbers had been converted to (ActsBarnabas, 13:1 – 14:28) Christ through efforts preceding and 45-48 A.D. after he came to Antioch. 3

Saul and Barnabas Sent to Preach (1-3) 1 List of Prophets and teachers given (1) Barnabas. Already promiinent in Luke’s history (cf. 4:35-36; 11:22-ff) Simeon, called Niger. Perhaps a black man. Nothing more known. Lucius of Cyrene. Since men from Cyrene were the initial evangelists in Antioch (cf. 11:20, Lucius may have been among them). Manaen. Associated with the household of Herod the tetrarch (Herod Antipas). Saul. The major character of our further 4 studies.

Saul and Barnabas Sent to Preach (1-3) 2 They ministered at Antioch (2) Ministered and fasted. The Holy Spirit directed the church to set a part Barnabas and Saul to a special work. (cf. Acts 9:15-16) Note: This verse does not elevate Barnabas to the position of an Apostle, as some advocate The church fasted, prayed, and laid hands on Barnabas and Saul, and sent them to the 5 work (cf. Addendum)

Paul’s First Missionary Journey Begins (4-5) 1 They went to Seleucia (3-5) 6

Antioch in Pisidia GALATIA Iconium Lystra Derbe Perga Attalia Antioch Seleucia Paphos Salamis SYRIA SeleuciaCYPRUS founded in 300 B.C. by Seleucis I Nicator, to provide a seaport for Paul’s Syrian Antioch. First Was located on the OrontesMissionary River, where it Journey emptied into the Mediterranean. land– the (ActsBy 13:1 14:28) distance between Antioch and Seleucia was 16 45-48 A.D. miles. 7

Paul’s First Missionary Journey Begins (4-5) 1 They went to Seleucia (3-5) They then set sail to Cyprus Arrived in Salamis 8

Antioch in Pisidia GALATIA Iconium Lystra Derbe Perga Attalia Paphos Salamis CYPRUS Largest city on the island of Cyprus. Antioch Old Greek capital. A Seleucia SYRIA few hours of favorable sailing Paul’s First could take Missionary Journey one from (Acts 13:1 – 14:28) Selelucia to 45-48 A.D. Salamis 9

Paul’s First Missionary Journey Begins (4-5) 1 They went to Seleucia (3-5) They then set sail to Cyprus Arrived in Salamis Preached the gospel in the Synagogue at Salamis (5) John Mark assisted them in their preaching (5) Traveled over land to the city of Paphos (6) 1 0

Antioch in Pisidia GALATIA Iconium Lystra Derbe Perga Attalia Paphos Salamis CYPRUS Length of Island 150 miles. From Salamis to Antioch Paphos, 100 miles. Seleucia SYRIA Paphos served as the Roman Paul’s First capital of Missionary Journey the Island. (Acts 13:1 – 14:28) Worshiped 45-48 A.D. Aphrodite. 1 1

Elymas the Sorcerer (6-12) 1 Found a Sorcerer in Paphos Names: Bar-Jesus, tranlated Elymas (6,8) The Sorcerer was a false prophet Elymas was with the Proconsul in Paphos Sergius Paulus (An intelligent man) (7) Note: Proconsul a different office than governor, and for a long while, historians doubted Luke’s account. Until, coins with the phrase “PLaulus the proconsul” were found. 1 2

Elymas the Sorcerer (6-12) 2 Apparently, Sergius Paulus was a man interested in finding truth Sent for Saul and Barnabas (7) Elymas resisted the messengers of God (8) Don’t know his tactics But, he tried to influence the proconsul to reject the teaching of Saul (8) (Note: Saul is called Paul beginning at [9]) Paul condemned Elymas (10) 1 3

Elymas the Sorcerer (6-12) 3 Paul, by God’s authority, struck Elymas blind (11) Indicates the power of God over this sorcerer The Sorcerer was blinded instantly Sergius Paulus believed (12) Notice that his astonishment was not mentioned as being towards the miracle, but rather the teaching of 1 Paul. 4

Paul’s Address at Antioch of Pisidia (13-41) 1 Paul and his party left Paphos, and sailed to the mainland, to Perga (13) 1 5

Antioch in Pisidia GALATIA Iconium Lystra Derbe Perga Attalia Paphos Salamis CYPRUS Perga was about 100 miles North of Paphos. Capital city of one of the Antioch provinces of Asia Located 7 Seleucia Minor. SYRIA miles inland on the banks of a river (Cestus). There Paul’s First are extensive Missionary Journey Greek and Roman (Acts 13:1 – 14:28) ruins at Perga. 45-48 A.D. 1 6

Paul’s Address at Antioch of Pisidia (13-41) 1 Paul and his party left Paphos, and sailed to the mainland, to Perga (13) For the first time, Paul’s name given first, rather than Barnabas Here John Mark returned to Jerusalem. (It is obvious that his reason for leaving was not acceptable to Paul, cf. 15:37-39). Later Paul and Barnabas would cease working together because of their disagreement over John Mark. 1 7

Paul’s Address at Antioch of Pisidia (13-41) 2 Next, Paul and Barnabas traveled to Antioch of Pisidia (14) 1 8

Antioch in Pisidia GALATIA Iconium Lystra Derbe Perga Attalia Paphos Salamis CYPRUS Antioch 100 miles north of Perga. One of several towns built to Antioch honor Antiochus. of the Seleucia Capital SYRIA Roman province of South Galatia. There was a Paul’s First considerable Missionary Journey Jewish population (Acts 13:1 – 14:28) there when Paul 45-48 A.D. arrived. 1 9

Paul’s Address at Antioch of Pisidia (13-41) 2 Next, Paul and Barnabas traveled to Antioch of Pisidia (14) Paul and Barnabas were invited to speak in the synagogue on the Sabbath after their arrival (15) Paul’s Address (16-41) A concise history of God’s dealings with Israel (16-22) Jesus proclaimed as the promised seed of David (23) 2 0

Paul’s Address at Antioch of Pisidia (13-41) 3 Paul’s address, cont. (16-41) John the Baptist affirmed as Jesus’ forerunner (24-25) The gospel preached in concise form (26-39) Paul convicts his listeners (40-41) 2 1