1. Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles: Parallels by Ben Petrick

2. Paul's Synagogue Address (Acts 13:16-43) Exod 6:1,6; 12:51; 16:1, 35 Sojourn in Egypt Num 14:34 Manna in the desert Deut 7:1 Which nations will be conquered Joshua 14:1-2 Dividing the land Judges 2:16 Rise of the judges 1 Sam 3:20; 8:5, 19; 9:16; 10:1, 20-21, 24; 11:15 Establishing Royalty in Israel (Saul) Isaiah 11:1; 55:3 Davidic Prophecy of the Messiah Psalms 2:7; 16:10 God’s caring for Israel

3. Paul's Address (Acts 13:16-43) – cont. Paul’s speech in the synagogue draws extensively on OT writings substantiates his faith to a Jewish audience The holy line of Davidic kingship Speech follows HB order Audience familiar with Scriptures Understood he was building faith on history and Law of Jewish people

4. Paul's Address (Acts 13:16-43) – cont. Mark 1:4-5, 7 15:13-14, 46 16:9, 12-20 Matthew 3:1-2, 11 27:20, 22-23, 59-60 28:8-10, 16-20 Luke 3:2-3, 16 23:4,14-15, 21-23, 53 24:13-53

5. Paul's Address (Acts 13:16-43) – cont. Paul uses some Gospel texts to show the Jews that Christianity does not compete with Judaism Christianity is the “new covenant.” God is still the same Luke's sources: Mark and Q Not just parallels Paul asked to come back

6. Paul's Address to Gentiles (Acts 13:44-52) Jews are jealous that Gentiles come to hear Paul preach Since the Jews reject Gentiles, Paul and Barnabas embrace them Isa 49:6 Paul speaks of “nations” (same thing as “Gentiles” in the quote) Focus shifts from royalty to salvation itself Significant decrease in OT references Gentiles do not need proof; they just believe Luke’s theme of reversal

7. Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15 & Galatians 2) Who: Hebraic Jews vs. Hellenistic Jews Discuss rules for Gentile converts Converted Pharisees want continued strict observance of the Law Gentiles want to live without the Law Structure of Acts 15:1-35 Problem, Discussion (esp. Peter & James) Compromise, Agreement, Letter, Reaction Emphases of Galatians 2:1-10 Confrontation, Exhortation, Steadfast Positions on both sides

8. Council of Jerusalem: Luke (Acts 15:1-35) Converted Pharisees were imposing Jewish laws (circumcision) on the faith community Paul and Barnabas sent to clear up disagreement Christians are saved by faith alone No more need for Jewish ritual laws Luke’s compromise: Refrain from: Idolatry (summary 1 Cor 10) Blood (Gen 9:4; Lev 3:17; 17:10-14) Meats of strangled animals Sexual Immorality (1 Cor 10:7)

9. Council of Jerusalem: Paul (Galatians 2:1-10) Paul’s account of what he said and did at the Council of Jerusalem Barnabas and Titus present No compromise at all Obeying Law cannot give salvation; we are called to live in faith (2:21-22) No mention of the four conditions imposed on Gentiles in Acts 15