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3. First Missionary Journey- BACKGROUND Saul’s (Paul) conversion Acts 9 and then his “retreat” in Arabia. Saul’s (Paul) conversion Acts 9 and then his “retreat” in Arabia. Peter’s vision of the clean and unclean animals Acts 10. Peter’s vision of the clean and unclean animals Acts 10. CORNELIUS’ conversion and Baptism. Peter justifies himself in Jerusalem. CORNELIUS’ conversion and Baptism. Peter justifies himself in Jerusalem. Peter in prison and escape… Acts 12:24/5 “..the word of God continued to increase and spread.” Peter in prison and escape… Acts 12:24/5 “..the word of God continued to increase and spread.”

4. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey Setting the Scene With Barnabas and John Mark (Acts 13:4- 14:28) With Barnabas and John Mark (Acts 13:4- 14:28) 13:2,3 "..the Holy Spirit said, "I want Barnabas and Saul set apart for the work to which I have called them". So it was that after fasting and prayer they laid their hands on them and sent them off." 13:2,3 "..the Holy Spirit said, "I want Barnabas and Saul set apart for the work to which I have called them". So it was that after fasting and prayer they laid their hands on them and sent them off."

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7. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey Form Antioch to Cyprus Form Antioch to Cyprus 13:2 “The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit…” 13:2 “The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit…”

8. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey Jewish sorcerer and a false prophet Bar- Jesus (Elymas) at Paphos- He is blinded for his false teaching. Jewish sorcerer and a false prophet Bar- Jesus (Elymas) at Paphos- He is blinded for his false teaching. Sergius Paulus, the pro-counsul is converted. Sergius Paulus, the pro-counsul is converted.

9. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey Perga...to Antioch in Pisidia Perga...to Antioch in Pisidia

10. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey –Pisidian Antioch John returned to Jerusalem from Perga John returned to Jerusalem from Perga Sabbath day the visitors are invited to speak Sabbath day the visitors are invited to speak Paul preaches. Paul preaches.

11. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey - Paul’s Speech 1 Mainly Jewish audience Mainly Jewish audience “Brothers…Men of Israel…Gentiles who worship God…” – is Paul still a Jew? “Brothers…Men of Israel…Gentiles who worship God…” – is Paul still a Jew? 13:16-25, Old Testament preparation for the Messiah. Egypt and Moses, Samuel, Kings Saul and David “from this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the saviour Jesus” (v.23) 13:16-25, Old Testament preparation for the Messiah. Egypt and Moses, Samuel, Kings Saul and David “from this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the saviour Jesus” (v.23) John baptises Jesus (v.25- compare with Luke 3:16) John baptises Jesus (v.25- compare with Luke 3:16)

12. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey - Paul’s Speech 2 13:26-37 Focus: Jesus’ death and Resurrection 13:26-37 Focus: Jesus’ death and Resurrection The Jews had no proper grounds but “asked Pilate to have him executed” (v.28) The Jews had no proper grounds but “asked Pilate to have him executed” (v.28) He was taken down from the “tree” and put in a tomb. He was taken down from the “tree” and put in a tomb. God raised him from the dead. God raised him from the dead. O.T. used as proof texts – they show scripture was fulfilled in Jesus. O.T. used as proof texts – they show scripture was fulfilled in Jesus.

13. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey - Paul’s Speech 3 13:38- 41 The conclusion, choose between Life or Death! 13:38- 41 The conclusion, choose between Life or Death! Everyone who believes is justified. Everyone who believes is justified. Warning from the prophet Habakkuk – believe without seeing. Warning from the prophet Habakkuk – believe without seeing.

14. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey - Paul’s Speech 4 The KERYGMA is stated – Jesus died, was buried, was raised and seen by many. The KERYGMA is stated – Jesus died, was buried, was raised and seen by many. The Reaction – 13: 42- 52. Some glad (Gentiles/God-fearers) and some “converts to Judaism” (proselytes); some Jews “stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas…” (v.50) The Reaction – 13: 42- 52. Some glad (Gentiles/God-fearers) and some “converts to Judaism” (proselytes); some Jews “stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas…” (v.50)

15. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey Iconium... Lyconia cities of Lystra and Derbe Iconium... Lyconia cities of Lystra and Derbe

16. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey- Iconium First spoke in the Synagogue First spoke in the Synagogue A number believed –Jews and Gentiles A number believed –Jews and Gentiles “Miraculous signs and wonders” confirm their message “Miraculous signs and wonders” confirm their message A plot against the apostles so they flee… A plot against the apostles so they flee…

17. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey-Lystra and Derbe

18. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey-Lystra and Derbe Cripple healed 14: 8-10 (parallel to Peter in 3:1 ff) Cripple healed 14: 8-10 (parallel to Peter in 3:1 ff) Crowd mistake Barnabas for Zeus (King of the gods) and Paul for Hermes (the gods messenger)(14: 11-15) “We too are only men…” Crowd mistake Barnabas for Zeus (King of the gods) and Paul for Hermes (the gods messenger)(14: 11-15) “We too are only men…”

19. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey-Lystra and Derbe Paul’s Speech at Lystra 14: 15-18 Paul’s Speech at Lystra 14: 15-18 Mainly Pagan audience Mainly Pagan audience As they have no O.T. so Paul focuses on the natural world As they have no O.T. so Paul focuses on the natural world 14: 19-20 Paul is attacked and left for dead by Jews from Iconium 14: 19-20 Paul is attacked and left for dead by Jews from Iconium

20. N. Hammersley First Missionary Journey-Lystra and Derbe and home Derbe they have great success and then return to Antioch. Derbe they have great success and then return to Antioch. They appoint elders for each church They appoint elders for each church They report to the church in Antioch describing their success among the Gentiles and stay there a “long time” They report to the church in Antioch describing their success among the Gentiles and stay there a “long time”

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