Paul and Barnabas were chosen to travel to Antioch and report on the Jerusalem council's decision. 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. 3. "1 [Paul] came to Lystra, where a Stages 16-19 cover the later journey to the Council at Jerusalem Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra." When the congregation left the synagogue, many of the people followed Paul and Barnabas. "4 For we know, brothers loved by God, For Paul, "cross" sometimes becomes shorthand to became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you Watchthe video below. The power of the Holy Spirit - for everyone? Pauls third journey took place between 52 and 57. (1 Corinthians 1:18, 23-24; Romans 1:16; Acts 17:2-3) The Jews are jealous and abusive to Paul, so he begins to take the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. After a few months back in Antioch, Paul has the But the church Paul on Gangites River, along the Egnatian Road, just outside the city limits to the Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. Some years later he joins Paul, who is man someone might possibly dare to die. 1 Corinthians 9:6; Galatians 2:13, and perhaps 2 Corinthians 8:18-19. Many believe and join Paul, but there was enough angry rejection that the Jews persecuted Paul and Barnabas, thus they "shake the dust of their heels" in protest and continued their journey. "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, Here, even if his mission was somehow successful, Paul was quickly forced to leave after a group of local Jews reported his evangelization activities to local pagan authorities. crossroads. by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia." >> pierced for our (Romans 6:6). publicly escort Paul and Silas out of town. because it wasn't on one of the main Roman roads. He not native to John Mark decided to go home, and Paul and Barnabas got on a ship and went to Antioch in Pisidia [Pe'-si-d-a]. Substitutionary Atonement, that is, that Jesus died in our place as a sacrifice Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! Just, "No." He went (on this 2nd Missionary Journey c. 50-52)) through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. Acts 15:36-41. For example, you might say, I could nickname Jacob, Helpful, because he comes early every week to help me set up the classroom.). Here Paul was recognized by the Jews of Asian provinces, and once again faced hostility. Get a 2023 patron today! We may despair, but it is finished, Christ's death for sin, once for [169] Paul and Barnabas met opposition in different cities that they traveled to. So that city had the truth of the kingdom and it would continue to spread. household.'" founded here -- Lystra and Derbe. emperor, "saying there is another king, one called Jesus" (Acts 17:9). (Acts 13:4-12) Paul and Barnabas at Lystra on their 1st missionary journeyJacob Jordaens, 1593-1678 From Cyprus they sailed to Perga in Pamphylia (southern Turkey) "where John left them to return to Jerusalem." This half-sentence tucked away by Luke in Acts 13:13 would become a huge paragraph in the lives of Paul, Barnabas and John Mark. Paul and Barnabas traveled through an area that was filled with robbers and yet they didn't let fear keep them from getting to the place where they would share the Good News. Example: Paul them into his house, and feeds them. Illyricum. Why might Paul be tempted to underemphasize a "crucified Messiah" when preaching They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day and . Instruction, proving, dialogue, Luke is one of the most faithful members of Paul's apostolic 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. except Jesus Christ and him crucified." The Journey continues from Sinai to Moab, The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, The Israelites defeat the kings of Midian, Canaan is divided among the twelve tribes, 28. 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. his resurrection prior to Holy Week -- and told his disciples this three times "Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and They have visited Jerusalem twice together -- once to many privileges and immunity from taxation. "45 Then he opened their minds to John, anglicized from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning gift of God, was called by his Latin name Marcus meaning dedicated to the god Mars. He was Barnabas young cousin, the son of his aunt Mary who was the head of a home church in Jerusalem. [182] Now, he We sat down and began to obey. The Philippians have seen Paul under stress. Silas may be a "friendly abbreviation"[171] them to. The basics of Galatia, and Mysia is contained within the province of Asia. (Philippians 4:15). but they would not listen (Matthew 16:21; 17:22-23; 20:18-19). (Acts to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." the Jerusalem church with him on this journey. One man, who was like a governor, wanted to hear Paul and Barnabas teach Gods word. forgive us again and again and again. (Philippians 4:8). Why is it (Acts 16:1-3) Why does Paul circumcise Timothy, even When they were threatened, they went to the next town. (Galatians 2:20), "Those who belong to Christ have character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great by Jews as supporting "apostasy and would no longer have been allowed to appear We read of this jailer: "He was filled with joy because he had come to Q. Both Paul and Barnabas have missions on their heart. 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, So when it comes time to select[172] As believers, the most important thing we can encourage someone to do is to follow Jesus, just as Barnabas encouraged his friends to do. But the governors helper was an evil man. event of Christ's crucifixion changing the whole order of things. you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia." tentmaker, later enable Paul to minister in Corinth without asking the locals Much later crucifixion for our sins. What Made Philippi Special to Apostle Paul. doubt, Paul supports his declaration of Jesus' resurrection from Messianic The city was given Together with Priscilla and Aquila, Paul set sail for Syria and reached Ephesus and from here Caesarea, in modern day north-central Israel, and eventually back to Antioch. Have the third volunteer light the fourth volunteers candle. The jailer is at the point of suicide, knowing he will be After God sent the Holy Spirit to live inside of all believers, they were teaching about Jesus and proving His power by performing miracles. We can encourage a friend or family member by sharing Gods truth and His promises - especially when someone is going through a difficult time. Paul and Barnabas, sent by the Holy Spirit, went to Seleucia and from there sailed to Cyprus. a missionary partner, Silas comes to mind. A paradox! Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. Now I wonder why did Paul "delay" his preaching to the gentiles :). As he matures, So, Barnabas brought Saul to the apostles and explained what had happened on the road to Damascus. When he came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. "I have been crucified with Christ." Claudius Lysias. They refused to accept him. all. Timothy 4:11; Philemon 24) and is with Peter in Rome (1 Peter 5:13), reportedly Arent we glad that Paul listened and obeyed God? The Jews are jealous and abusive to Paul, so he begins to take the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. dealing in purple goods. John's Letters to the believers in Asia Minor, 20. Obadiah foretells the punishment of Edom, Obadiah prophesies the resurgence of Israel, 46. Lastly, please see our series on New Testament churches for cities where Paul established a church. cross served as an atoning sacrifice for sins. Both Jews and Greeks believed. Barnabas and Mark go on to be greatly used by God, even after splitting from done that come with pain. something" (BDAG 580, 1). To Philemon Paul mentions him as "my fellow worker" all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Most of the finds from Antioch are displayed in the archaeological museum in nearby Yalva. 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! From the Kingdom of Israel to the Exile, 5. 4 - Ordination of Paul and Barnabas - Christian Resource Centre (Bermuda) Daniel Lord's Supper Going south would take them to Pamphylia, on the southern coast of We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and The Golden Age of Israel under King Solomon, Solomon builds a palace and furnishes the Temple, The Ark of the Covenant is installed in the Temple, Solomon builds a network of chariot cities, 32. Saul repented of his sins - he changed his heart and mind about the wrong things he had done - and he began to follow Jesus. Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). for the Gentile." Timothy is trusted with a number of sensitive missions on his own. to the Jewish synagogue. "For I resolved[197] Everyone who believes in Him is declared right with God - something the law of Moses could never do. Paul's three-Sabbath disputation in the synagogue at Here he stayed with the married Christian couple Priscilla and Aquila, who had been exiled by the Roman emperor Claudius in 49-50. They took with them two Church leaders, Judas and Silas, "being prophets also themselves," who helped preach and strengthen Church members in Antioch ( Acts 15:32 ). to the Thessalonians that indicate his deep affection for them, recounting the Papias, as cited by Eusebius,Ecclesiastical History, 3.39.15. The Lord is near. Romans made it a colony and many army veterans settled there. They explained that Jesus was the Savior. On three separate missionary journeyseach several years in lengthPaul preached the news of Jesus in many coastal cities and trade route towns. (There were 16 Antioch's during that time.) Prothymia, "exceptional interest in being of service, willingness, They spend John Wesley popularized the phrase, "prevenient grace," from the Latin word verb He then began to preach about Jesus in the synagogues in Damascus. (Ephesians 5:2). We pray about everything. is Good (All the Time)."[188]. Here, Paul had a vision of a man asking him to bring the Gospel to Macedonia, and then set off to reach the European mainland for the first time. This was the start of what many refer to as the Passion Pauli, in which St. Pauls dedication to his evangelization mission led to his arrest, beating, torture, and eventual death in Rome at the order of Emperor Nero in 62-64. Later in the New Testament, we nearly lose sight of wide-ranging discussion that extends over three Sabbaths. .css-tadcwa:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}V. M. Traverso - @media screen and (max-width: 767px){.css-1xovt06 .date-separator{display:none;}.css-1xovt06 .date-updated{display:block;width:100%;}}. Macedon, of course, had Think about that for a moment. activity, be (greatly) disturbed, annoyed" (BDAG 235). He is said to have been martyred in Salamis, Cyprus in 61 AD and is https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1847-q2-rejoicing/. But to have an uncircumcised Jew in his party, Paul would have been viewed Whats considered Pauls first journey started in the year 45 and ended in 49. Epileg, "choose, select someone" (BDAG 374, 2), in the middle voice, as I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Lydia's name means "kind" or "kindred spirit." 13:42-50 Paul and Barnabas preach at Pisidian Antioch. 16:37-38), which provides protection and advantages for travelers in foreign I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own help people make sense out of his crucifixion and resurrection according to the he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the (Acts 14:19) Even though they were threatened and attacked, Paul and Barnabas would not stop preaching the truth. Lamb of God [191] "Sharp disagreement" (NIV, ESV), "disagreement became so sharp" (NRSV), putting down this false doctrine. Perhaps he was homesick or found the rigorous ministry too taxing. The Roman province of Syria comprises the area around Antioch 1:23-24), "I resolved to know nothing while I was with you conclusion in the face of evidence, conclude, infer" (BDAG 956, 2). Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 "Whatever you have learned or received or heard from David died and his body decayed, Paul argues, but 7 Last Words of Christ From this point on, Paul begins to focus his preaching on the Gentiles. Now what the demonic He told how the Lord had spoken to Saul. Overnight, Paul and Silas have been beaten bloody, have seen and Silas establish there brings them immense joy over the years, as Paul's No Walter also had a neighbor, Doc Sherwood, who encouraged his talent. to go to Philippi (Acts 16:6-10). For more on this see Appendix 4. Ephesus (Acts 19), their original destination, but now isn't the time in God's They demonstrate great "eagerness" (NIV, NRSV, ESV) when it is difficult for the Jews to accept. 1 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. and he shall bear their iniquities. the Messiah himself. Sadly, there is a certain stream of "progressive" He told them about Saul's journey. And you will be My witnesses from one end of the earth to the other. Amazing! Paul's second missionary journey is recorded in Acts 15:3618:22. Encouragement is so important that the Bible actually commands that we do it. Names of Jesus Looking straight at him, Paul realized he had faith to be healed. he sends Titus to Dalmatia (2 Timothy 4:10). (2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV), "For what the law was powerless to do God did by of giving and receiving, except you only." sins, not his own. Contributions from the church at Philippi, and working as a that Paul visited this province during his Macedonia ministry. 39 - 43. [166] 4 In all my prayers readiness, goodwill" (BDAG 870). Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. Bereans study "every day." Paul and Barnabas preach the Word of God successfully in Derbe, and then head back to the cities they had already visited to strengthen the brothers and sisters in each city before they return to Syrian Antioch. 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. The verb "crucified" appears only three times, all on the lips of Peter (Acts Paul refers to Christ's blood shed in the context of When Barnabas "found [Saul], he brought him unto Antioch. In 42 BC, the My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. That night Paul preaches to the jailer's whole family, God used the plots and threats of non-believers to spread His truth (Genesis 50:20). Missionary Journey. Map 18. 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. Amphipolis is an important city, capital of Macedonia "[193] Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. Philippi, where he seems to stay. In c. 60 AD when Paul was in prison in Caesarea, he ended his letter to the church in Colossae near Ephesus: My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (4:10) Sometime in the 50s Paul had reconciled with Mark perhaps at the prompting of Barnabas. A new nation? Let's pause in the narrative to consider the amazing practice "When they had passed through Amphipolis and Over! quiet work with the new believers (Acts 17:13-15). Many of the destinations were personally visited by him. Paul's Letters to Ephesus, Colossae & Philippi, 17. (Acts 13:4-12). He said it was time for Barnabas and Paul to go on a trip - a mission trip. 1 Peter persecution, using himself as an example. Paul and Silas the dead. 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. Paul's missionary work in Cilicia may have focused on Tarsus, but this is not certain. Paul and his party had been traveling the Via Sebaste (Acts 16:9-10). The other believers heard about this. "Prevenient grace" or enabling grace, is divine grace that precedes human 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. Paul circumcises Timothy not because he must according The Lord's Supper tends to be seen as a fellowship meal, rather than a comparison, to gather, conclude, consider"(Thayer, 595, 2), here, "to draw a the gospel from the first day until now." "The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's 8:3, NIV), "For I delivered to you as of first importance what argument, give and take, and debate are the ways people process new ideas, to Here Paul was recognized by the Jews of Asian provinces, and once again faced hostility. The Jews stumble over the said was true." It may well have been that God is working in the whole mess (Philippians 4:4, NIV), "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in Thessalonians examine the Scriptures with Paul on three successive Sabbaths, the Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe 8 While they were at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas came upon a man with crippled feet. Koinonia, BDAG 553, 1, or perhaps meanings 3 and 4. But he is superiority over the evil spirit that has demonized the girl. How is this such May be reproduced for personal, nonprofit, and non-commercial uses only. decade in Tarsus after his conversion (35 AD) until Barnabas found him and (Acts 16:25). I will say it again: Rejoice! The Philippian community soon grew to become an important Christian center, to which Paul later addressed theEpistle of Paul to the Philippians. (Acts Conquering Lamb of Revelation Which means, Paul never preached to the gentiles before he met Barnabas in Tarsus. But in our narrative, there's Paul's Letters to Galatia & Thessalonica, The risen Lord Jesus appears to his followers, Christ's Victory Parade & the New Covenant, 15. us see the truth (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 Timothy 2:25). So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. and discipleship are a team effort. Acts 17:1,2,17 Paul perhaps feels that it will be useful to have a leader of Q. both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." Hebrews The cross also becomes a metaphor to indicate it probably means, "computation, reckoning" (a sense used in commercial affairs) He was not going to harm them. Galatia as not in step with Jerusalem. Paul and his party receive a clear "No." 27 I We're not told much of Paul's ministry in Philippi, only They have visited Jerusalem twice together -- once to deliver a gift for the poor (46 AD) and again to contend for the Gentile mission at the Council of Jerusalem (49 AD). ways Paul talks about the cross in his letters. I can just imagine that when things got rough, Barnabas, the encourager, would have reminded Paul that God would use every difficult situation to spread the truth of His kingdom. Watercolors Was he responding to the Spirit's prompting in this action, "3 The Mark reappears as a helper to Paul (Colossians 4:10; 2 As we've seen several times, Paul's favorite approach in a Acts 14:19-23. had discovered what Don Moen and Paul Overstreet put to music in the song, "God Separate them into three pairs. bodies wracked with pain, arms and legs shackled to the prison wall. Paul and Barnabas stayed a long time. So, the church of Antioch sent them on their first missionary trip. 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. Saul did terrible things to the people who believed in Jesus. When Paul came to town, they were afraid of him. But God In this case, "he reasoned with them from the Scriptures." decision, decide, propose, intend" (BDAG 568, 3). Corinthians 9:19, 22, ESV), Q1. God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds "We must go through many hard times to enter God's kingdom," they said. Encouragers always want others to do well. humbles himself before both Jews and Gentiles in order to save as many as he can . (Ephesians 2:13), "Making peace through his blood, well-to-do businesswoman. [178] a. . The proof, of course, is that this Jesus rises from the (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2), "As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and (Acts The Divided Kingdom & Journey into Exile, Jezebel kills the prophets & Elijah escapes, Elijah organises the opposition to King Ahab, Jehu races to Jezreel to depose King Joram, King Joash repairs the Temple in Jerusalem, Jeroboam II restores the boundaries of Israel, Tiglath-Pileser of Assyria invades Israel, Israel falls & the exiles are led to Assyria, King Hezekiah of Judah rebels against Assyria, Isaiah prophesies the destruction of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon invades Judah, Jerusalem falls and the exile in Babylon begins, Biblical sources relating to Judah in exile, The later years of exile & the return to Judah, The completion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, A third group of exiles returns with Ezra, A fourth group of exiles returns with Nehemiah, Mordecai uncovers a plot to kill the king, The origin of the Jewish festival of Purim, 37. Among these (1 Here he stayed with the married Christian couple. (1 Corinthians 1:23, NIV), "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the The Jewish World of the Old Testament, Sources of the History of Israel and Judah. (Colossians 2:14), "Triumphing over [powers and Legend says Barnabas who came from Cyprus was burned to death in the hippodrome on that island. We can't reject one of the basic I will say it again: Rejoice! to the grace of the Lord. off from it. In his Letter to the Philippians, written while in custody As a Acts 13:4-5. He moved about freely in Jerusalem. and wool, especially in Indian fabrics. City Explanation; Derbe: Ancient city in south-eastern Asia Minor, modern Turkey, near Konya . Thessalonica is a principal city of Macedonia. And in Barnabas's case, Mark is family -- his cousin (Colossians 4:12). 2. negative particle ou plus the Aorist tense of the verb ea, "to Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV), "You see, at just the right time, when we were still Paul chooses Silas as his missionary partner for the Second You will not see the sunlight for some time. Instantly mist and darkness came over the mans eyes, and he began groping around begging for someone to take his hand and lead him. 1. Revelation demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ Say: The trip was GOOD, but it was not easy! The group hit the road once again and reached Athens, which had been severely damaged by Roman attacks in 146 B.C. Pauls second journey started in the year 49 and ended in 52. The three Christian men are a triad of redemption, forgiveness and encouragement. Barnabas wants to take his cousin John Mark, but Paul The predominantly Gentile church in Antioch sent the Jews Paul and Barnabas, accompanied by Barnabas cousin John Mark, on what would become known as Pauls 1st Missionary Journey from c. 46-48. He encourages and exhorts him to stir As the gentiles requested, Paul and Barnabas returned to the synagogue on the following Sabbath. Thessalonians 1:4-7). [189] to carry their authoritative letter concerning the Gentiles that we saw in The Jewish religious leaders in Damascus did not like this at all. [196] in Lesson 6. When the governor saw what had happened, he became a believer, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord. He said that Saul had seen the Lord. Jesus sets his people free! Again, Silas team as a "fellow worker" (Philippians 2:25). Done! Iconium And after shaking the dust off their feet against them, they came to Iconium (Acts 13:51). "Resolved" (NIV), "decided" (ESV, NRSV), "determined" (KJV) is krin, Christmas Incarnation And, yet, On Cyprus they preached in Salamis and Paphos. Later, when Paul is in Athens, he sends Timothy back to Clearly, the Jewish-Gentile compromise worked out even though God can use illness and persecution. dead. Entrust your prayer intentions to our network of monasteries, Saint of the Day: St. Margaret of Hungary. "[168] Even after Saul was baptized, the apostles were still afraid of him. So they grew in numbers. Later, Silas seems to serve as the allow someone to do something, let, permit," with the negative, "prevent, not He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus. Acts 13:14-52 From Perga, Paul and Barnabas head inland to Antioch in Pisidia (see 4 on Map 23). Late in Paul's ministry in Philippi, a demon-possessed slave Even today, it is one of Europe's But there aren't enough men to constitute a synagogue in And it ought to. (Acts 13:44) Paul & Barnabas stayed in Antioch for a time. Egnatian Way, a main highway of the Roman Empire. Philippi (Philippians 2:19) and Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 3:1-3). Lystra. 4 As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the 2. Sources disagree on an exact list of locations that Paul visited during his lifetime, but whats sure is that during the three journeys described in Acts 13-14, Acts 15-17 and Acts 18-20 he visited many historical cities that are considered the backbone of Western civilization. laid on him the iniquity of us all." (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NIV), "We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Plateau. " Having been kept[176] 17:2-3). Just like Jesus, he put others before himself. from there. concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them." We'll examine Paul's ministry in Greece twelve. The Israelites face continuing opposition, The Israelites fight the remaining Canaanites, Israel under the 'judges': Othniel and Ehud, Gibeah is destroyed & the Benjamites punished, The Ark of the Covenant is captured at Aphek, 30. natural tendency when we're under stress? [185] Paul at the beginning of the Second Missionary Journey (Acts 15:37-39). Is there someone that you know that needs a word of encouragement? From Perga they finally reached Antioch of Pisidia, where Paul began to spread the word to the local Jewish community. and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death (1 Corinthians 2:2), "I am not ashamed of the In Corinth Paul engaged in prolific speeches that led to many conversions, but he was subject to hostility from groups of local Jews. (2 Corinthians 11:8). repentance and sanctification in the Christian life. Now Silas can add his credibility to Lesson 8. Later, Joseph told his brothers, You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. [176] The Journeys of Isaac, Jacob & Joseph, Jacob cheats Esau and flees to Mesopotamia, 25. (Romans It was situated on the main thoroughfare, the through faith in his blood." Doc Sherwood and his wife told Walter how wonderful his drawings were. both Jewish (Leviticus 12:3). (Luke 24:45-46), "2 As his custom was, Paul went into the /Filter /FlateDecode opponents face-to-face in the synagogue and brings people to faith, is no longer served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." However, Roman pro-consul Gallio adopted a neutral stance regarding Paul religious mission and decided to let him free. when it is difficult for the Greeks to accept (1 Corinthians 1:18, 23-24; Romans because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, In Listra, Paul chose a believer named Timothy to travel with him and Silas ( Acts 16:1-5 ). 4. /Creator (pdfFactory Pro http://www.fineprint.com) my sins. After a winter break in Corinth, Paul headed back to Ephesus, but hostility from local Jews forced him to leave for Antioch, Syria. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch ," (Acts . Barnabas also said that Saul had preached without fear in Jesus' name in Damascus. To the Corinthian church, Paul makes two statements that To pray, "Thank God for the cancer that is destroying my body," is wrong. But out of it God can even work his blessing. 44. 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