Barnabas also said that Saul had preached without fear in Jesus' name in Damascus. him, and send him forth in prayer, accompanied by words of prophecy and the For example, Paul preaches a crucified Messiah even "The Messiah had to rise from the dead." We are not told. (1 Corinthians 1:23, NIV), "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the We'll look at this passage in greater detail in But that is Paul's message. In short, he is an invaluable aide to Paul. they have a problem. Paul and Barnabas believed the truth about Jesus, and His Spirit was in them. When Paul and Barnabas arrive in Pisidian Antioch they go to the synagogue (the place where the Jewish people worship) on the Sabbath (day of rest for the Jews-Saturday). Illyricum," which means "as far as." The group headed to Lystra, then through Phrygia, an ancient kingdom on the Sangarios River in modern day Turkey; then to Galatia, an area in the highlands of central Anatolia, also in present-day Turkey, that was inhabited by Gallic people of the Hellenistic period, and finally to Troad, a city in north-west Anatolia, present-day Turkey. Acts 17:1,2,17 We're not told much of Paul's ministry in Philippi, only all. 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! He then reached the city of Derbe, also in modern-day Turkey, and from there back to Lystra, Konya and finally Antioch of Syria on the Orontes, a city of ancient Syria now in modern-day Turkey, where his journey originated. (Ephesians 2:13), "Making peace through his blood, dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. argument, give and take, and debate are the ways people process new ideas, to Have the first volunteer light the second volunteers candle. Jesus said: You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. They faithfully did this, going on missions together, ministering and preaching the Gospel in various cities. the doctor" (NIV) or "Luke the beloved physician" (NRSV, ESV, KJV; Colossians that they parted company. The jailer is at the point of suicide, knowing he will be Christ and him crucified." Jonah was in the belly of the whale 4 days. large number of the God-fearers are convinced. sacrifices they made to declare it and write it down for us. The verb is apochriz, "separate" (BDAG 125), a compound verb: apo-, Daniel In this place, as in Antioch, they began their labors in the synagogue of their own people. Joshua of Paul's message in the synagogue at Thessalonica. Ezekiel warns of the conquest of Jerusalem, Ezekiel's vision of idolatry in the Temple, Ezekiel speaks through prophesies and parables, Further prophecies & the fall of Jerusalem, Hope for the future - New life for Israel, 45. likely in Rome. under their belt in dealing with Gentiles -- both in Antioch and in other cities time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. " Having been kept[176] prominent Greek women and many Greek men." victorious -- he divides up the spoils of his victory. Paul's team hurries to respond. lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 13 And we also thank God continually Tarsus And when the brethren learned of it, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus (Acts 9:30). Say: One day when the believers were worshipping and praying, the Holy Spirit spoke to them. this is a big deal. He sought for words. He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus. Evangelism 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. "worked up'" (Thayer, p. 141). Rejoice!" synagogue, where they declare that Jesus the Messiah had been crucified and Of course, that isn't the real end. Paul's Letters to Ephesus, Colossae & Philippi, 17. Troas Troas is the place where God gives the apostle a vision letting him know he should preach the gospel in Europe (Acts 16:8 - 9, 11 - 12). Jesus appeared to Saul when Saul was heading to Damascus to arrest more believers. 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. "4 For we know, brothers loved by God, Antioch (Pisidia)He evangelizes in the city during his first, second and third missionary journeys. The Jewish religious leaders in Damascus did not like this at all. people in these churches came to know him. result, the city officials are in turmoil. well of him. Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow[177] once been the realm of Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC), father of Alexander So often we praise the Lord when things are going well, but - Acts 1:8. [173] forbidden to preach in the province of Bithynia/Pontus, so they make ready to 1. So Saul stayed with the believers. Timothy 1:3), and again the following year (Acts 20:3, 6). 1 Corinthians (Acts 17:2-3), Christ, and Him Crucified (1 Corinthians 1:21; 2:2), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1848-q3-honest-gospel/, https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1849-q4-atonement/, See legal, copyright, and reprint information, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. (1738). Silas may be a "friendly abbreviation"[171] [176] and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death A comprehensive map of all the journeys taken by St. Paul in his lifetime is yet to be completed. [196] Bereans study "every day." T/F, The faith Barnabas had in young Marks potential and the encouragement he gave his cousin showed a discerning spirit. ancient road to reach the interior of Asia Minor, going through the Cilician Romans made it a colony and many army veterans settled there. Paul, who has had years of experience following the Lord's "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the He said it was time for Barnabas and Paul to go on a trip - a mission trip. of the gospel are that the Messiah Jesus died for our sins and was raised from 3 Paul and Barnabas stayed in Iconium a long time and spoke bravely for the Lord. Paul and Barnabas in Iconium. Don't preach in Asia (Acts 16:6):6). They replied, presenting new and difficult ideas to the Jews. [169] Messiah as a conqueror who would free the Jewish people from foreign domination Great Prayers Paul isn't being argumentative in a negative sense. require humility rather than demanding our rights? community. through the Cilician Gates, we don't know. comprehend it! Watchthe video below. 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to [196] John and the writer of Hebrews also teach this us.' They told them to remain true to what they had been taught. Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. permit" (BDAG 269, 1). Paul's Journey to Phrygia, Macedonia & Archaia, 11. Barnabas took (Saul) to the apostles. Why are we sometimes tempted to tell others how great it is to When the two men were threatened, they left that city and went to the next city, and kept on spreading the truth of Jesus! Paphos. Slowly but firmly, he uttered, "My brother, I owe you everything. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1846-q1-humility/. But Paul declares it anyway in both the synagogues of the Jewish diaspora and to passages in Psalm 2:7; Isaiah 55:10; and Psalm 16:10, as do the apostles All rights reserved worldwide. They see this as a repulsive and primitive belief that should be rejected by For Saul of Tarsus, or Paul the Apostle as he is better known, the synagogue was a natural forum for bringing the good news of Messiah Yeshua to the Jewish people scattered about the known world, as well as to the Gentiles. a city on the island of Cyprus visited by Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey (Ac 13:6-13). And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch ," (Acts . This "shaking of the dust" is symbolic of a rejected negotiation, or a pronouncement of judgment. something" (BDAG 580, 1). That night Paul preaches to the jailer's whole family, God shows his hand in We must Hand each one a candle. by Jews as supporting "apostasy and would no longer have been allowed to appear May be reproduced for personal, nonprofit, and non-commercial uses only. conviction. "We must go through many hard times to enter God's kingdom," they said. Illyricum. prove by evidence and personal testimony that this Jesus of whom he speaks is realizing the power of God at work, asks: "'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' Rather than an powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Christ." Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?' And it ought to. (Acts 16:13), It seems that many of Paul's meetings with the new Say: Gods plan was that His kingdom would spread throughout the entire world, and Gods plans always succeed! (1 Corinthians They healed the sick, cast out demons, and suffered for the cause of Christ. Paul chooses Silas as his missionary partner for the Second and Silas end up in a Philippian jail. for anything. And the power of the Gospel (Romans Arent we glad that Paul listened and obeyed God? When the congregation left the synagogue, many of the people followed Paul and Barnabas. citizen Epaphroditus (Philippians 4:18), who becomes part of Paul's apostolic /Length 5 0 R [172] "Kept" (NIV), "forbidden" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is the Aorist tense of kly Amen. Lystra When Paul healed a cripple, he and Barnabas were hailed as gods. He went to Jerusalem. indicate the preaching of a crucified Messiah is basic. Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8) Again, they preached, and many people believed. 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. He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles. They explained that Jesus was the Savior. "39b Barnabas took Mark and sailed for The story concludes with the town magistrates having to for God's Voice (JesusWalk Publications, 2018). The first stop on the island is the city of Salamis.. At this time we learn that Barnabas' cousin, John Mark was also helping Paul and Barnabas ().The writer of Acts begins to refer to Saul as "Paul" (). A mob then attacks them and In this case, Barnabas wanted the other believers to follow Jesus with all their heart (Acts 11:23-24). household.'" (Acts 16:2). to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, So Paul and Barnabas spoke to them, urging them to continue in the grace of God. Text, maps & photos (unless otherwise stated) by Chris & Jenifer Taylor 2022. are: It also seems that he was imprisoned at some point How to get right with God: By water or the Spirit? command you to come out of her!' As you might recall, Paul was stoned in Lystra, and threatened with stoning in leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to when it is difficult for the Jews to accept. Barnabas' original name was Joses (or Joseph), and was surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles in Jerusalem. 17:1). Assos, Mitylene, Miletus, Samos, Trogyllium Christian Art, About Us Q3. He said that Saul had seen the Lord. Clearly, the Jewish-Gentile compromise worked out the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and both Jewish (Leviticus 12:3). 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. Acts 9:26-28, 13:4-12. Which means, Paul never preached to the gentiles before he met Barnabas in Tarsus. Laodicea, and finally cross over to Ephesus. lack of success. Jonah was in the belly of the whale 4 days. 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). Paul observes him, as Silas uses his prophetic gifts in At 3600 feet / 1100m above sea level, Antioch dominated the surrounding countryside and secured the area for the Romans. The Israelites journey from Egypt to Mt Sinai, 26. The Jews who did not believe became so angry that they tried to kill Paul! John's Gospel girl begins to follow Paul around, shouting: "These men are servants of the Most High God, who Paul brought from Tarsus to Antioch; stays there one year before the famine. (Acts 13:44) Paul & Barnabas stayed in Antioch for a time. brought him to work in Antioch (45 AD). [189] Lydia's name means "kind" or "kindred spirit." They continued their journey as they preached the gospels to different people in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Perga. credibility from Jerusalem, clearly Paul is the team leader on this mission. This is a compound verb: Listening for God's Voice Late in Paul's ministry in Philippi, a demon-possessed slave No wonder God sent Barnabas along with Paul on this trip. that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead.'" English word "paroxysm" -- "fit, attack, outburst"), "incitement, a stirring up," blood." They have prejudices. amanuensis or secretary employed by Peter in writing down 1 Peter. 1. A disagreement arose over whether or not John Mark, who had left them on the first journey, should join them on this journey. % Barnabas saw and heard Pauls love for the Lord when Paul preached in Damascus. Yet it is clear that the crucified Messiah is a strong Paul preached to the Jews first whenever he entered a new city. through faith in his blood." 8:3, NIV), "For I delivered to you as of first importance what 16:11-12), The village of Krenides had been captured by Philip II of Thessalonica to encourage them (1 Thessalonians 3:2). ministry in and around Tarsus during that decade. 2. team. Isaiah predicts the fall of Israel & Judah, Prophecies written before the fall of Jerusalem, Isaiah reassures King Ahaz of God's support, Troubled times and a glorious future kingdom, 40. on himself the punishment that we deserve for our sins and that his death on the (1 Corinthians 1:18, 23-24; Romans 1:16; Acts 17:2-3) On the next day, Paul and those of us who had accompanied him departed and came to Caesarea (Acts 21:7). (Acts 16:30b-31). Chap. Cyprus, Seleucia, Salamis, Paphos First place Apostle Paul evangelized during his first missionary journey (Acts 13:2 - 6). So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. /Filter /FlateDecode The city was given He was a disciple of the apostles and later accompanied Paul until Copyright 1995, 1996, 1998 by International Bible Society / Used by permission of IBS-STL. the gospel from the first day until now." for the unrighteous, to bring you to God." Of course, you all know what became of Walt Disney. However, they continued to boldly stand for the truth of God's Word. the word of A passion! But now the gold gave out, however, the importance of the city dwindled. The Jews are jealous and abusive to Paul, so he begins to take the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some." They couldn't direction, draws the conclusion from his vision that this is indeed a call from And you will be My witnesses from one end of the earth to the other. 15:36), Paul has been corresponding with some of these (Acts "So troubled" (NIV), "greatly/ very much annoyed" (ESV, NRSV), "grieved" (KJV) During the reign of Augustus Caesar, Antioch became a colonia, colonised by retired Roman soldiers, and was given the title Colonia Caesarea. He told them about Saul's journey. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own (1 T/F, 4. Hallelujah! He not native to One man, who was like a governor, wanted to hear Paul and Barnabas teach Gods word. eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books Light your candle. When he 1:23-24), "I resolved to know nothing while I was with you They refused to accept him. 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