1. PAUL THE STORY OF From Paul’s Letters and Acts 9

26. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - Paul later in life (Philippians 3:13,14 NIV)

27. Paul’s Journeys The four journeys of Paul are... 1st missionary journey (Acts 13:4 to 15:35). 2nd missionary journey (Acts 15:36 to 18:22). 3rd missionary journey (Acts 18:23 to 21:17). Journey to Rome (Acts 27:1 to 28:16). The first two journeys start and end in Syrian Antioch. The third journey starts in Antioch and ends in Jerusalem. Starting from Jerusalem, the fourth journey ends in Rome.

28. The 1st Missionary Journey From Antioch’s seaport Selucia, they sail to Cyprus, and work throughout the island (Acts 13:4-12). Next they go to Pamphylia and the other Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:13-52).. They went down to Lycaonia, working in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe (Acts 14:1-23). Passing through Pisidia and Pamphylia again, they then worked in Perga (Acts 14:24). They went down to Attalia and caught a ship back to Syrian Antioch (Acts 14:25-27).

29. First Missionary Journey

30. The 2nd Missionary Journey Paul chose Silas and embarked on a journey that began by revisiting the places tPaul had worked on his 1st journey (Acts 15:36-41). They worked in Derbe, Lystra, Iconium, and the regions of Phrygia, Galatia, then on to Troas (Acts 16:1-8) Paul received a vision calling him to Macedonia (Acts 16:9- 40, 17:1-14). Paul went down to Achaia and worked in Athens (Acts 17:15- 34). After Athens he went to work in Corinth where he met Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:1-17). From Corinth Paul went to Ephesus (Acts 18:18-21). He took a ship to Caesarea, visiting the church there, then went back to Syrian Antioch (Acts 18:21-22).

31. Second Missionary Journey

32. The 3rd Missionary Journey After a time in Antioch, Paul set off again and visited with the churches again in Galatia and Phrygia (Acts 18:23) Paul next returned to Ephesus where his work caused an uproar (Acts 19:1-41). Paul then revisited Macedonia and Greece, and came to Troas and after that to Miletus (Acts 20:1-38). From Miletus Paul sailed to Caesarea and then went to Jerusalem (Acts 21:1-17).

33. Third Missionary Journey

34. Period in Jerusalem and Caesarea In Jerusalem Paul had a meeting with James and the elders (Acts 21:18-26). Paul was caused trouble by the Jews (Acts 21:27-40). Paul told his story publicly and nearly got flogged (Acts 28). Paul went on trial and is escorted to Caesarea (Acts 23:1- 35). He was imprisoned in Caesarea and goes before Felix (Acts 24) When he appeared before Festus he appealed to Caesar (Acts 25). Paul next appeared before Agrippa (Acts 26).

35. Journey to Rome Paul sails for Rome under escort. On the way, he is shipwrecked (Acts 27) His journey from Malta to Rome (Acts 28:1-15). His house arrest in Rome (Acts 28:16-31).

36. The Journey from Palestine to Rome