"Acts 13-28: The "Acts 13-28: The Light of Christ to Light of Christ to the Ends of the the Ends of the

Earth"Earth"

Outline of Acts 13-28 Outline of Acts 13-28 Paul's first missionary journey. (13:1-14:28)Paul's first missionary journey. (13:1-14:28) The Jerusalem council (15:1-35)The Jerusalem council (15:1-35) Paul's second Missionary Journey (15:6-Paul's second Missionary Journey (15:6-

18:22)18:22) Paul's third missionary journey (18:23-Paul's third missionary journey (18:23-

21:15)21:15) Paul's arrest in Jerusalem and Incarceration Paul's arrest in Jerusalem and Incarceration

at Caesarea (21:15-26:32)at Caesarea (21:15-26:32) Paul's voyage to Rome (27:1-28:10)Paul's voyage to Rome (27:1-28:10) Paul's ministry at Rome (28:11-31)Paul's ministry at Rome (28:11-31)

The first missionary journey The first missionary journey (13:1-14:28) (13:1-14:28)

Shift of emphasis from Jerusalem to Shift of emphasis from Jerusalem to Antioch Antioch

Antioch modeled the ethnic diversity Antioch modeled the ethnic diversity of the church of the church

Antioch became the primary mission Antioch became the primary mission church of the earliest Christians church of the earliest Christians

They sent out Barnabas and Saul on They sent out Barnabas and Saul on a church-planting trip (13:1-3)a church-planting trip (13:1-3)

Cyprus:Cyprus: Home town of Barnabas Home town of Barnabas

(Acts 13:4)(Acts 13:4) Paul and B worked at Paul and B worked at

Salamis and Paphos Salamis and Paphos (Acts 13:5-6) (Acts 13:5-6)

Sergius Paulus believed Sergius Paulus believed One inscription suggests One inscription suggests

that Sergius Paulus had that Sergius Paulus had relatives in Antioch, relatives in Antioch, Lycia and PamphiliaLycia and Pamphilia

Perga and Attalia (Antalya)Perga and Attalia (Antalya) Pergia and Pamphylia Pergia and Pamphylia

had a significant Jewish had a significant Jewish populationpopulation

they went up river they went up river (Cestrus River) to Perga(Cestrus River) to Perga

John Mark, Barnabas’ John Mark, Barnabas’ cousin (Col 4:10) Turns cousin (Col 4:10) Turns backback

PisidaPisida Located in a rugged Located in a rugged

mountainous region.mountainous region. They might have gone They might have gone

inland due to a malaria inland due to a malaria problem that Paul problem that Paul developed while developed while traveling.traveling.

Antioch of PisidiaAntioch of Pisidia Paul began his work in the Paul began his work in the

SynagogueSynagogue After the Jews rejected the After the Jews rejected the

message about Jesus, they message about Jesus, they turned to the Gentiles (Acts turned to the Gentiles (Acts 13:39).13:39).

IconiumIconium Large and wealthy city 90 Large and wealthy city 90

miles from Antiochmiles from Antioch Paul started his work in the Paul started his work in the

Synagogue.Synagogue. Jews and Gentiles Jews and Gentiles

threatened to stone them so threatened to stone them so they ran to Lystra.they ran to Lystra.

LystraLystra They performed a miracle They performed a miracle

here (Acts 14:8-18).here (Acts 14:8-18). Paul is noted as being the Paul is noted as being the

chief speaker (Acts 14:12).chief speaker (Acts 14:12). The people here thought that The people here thought that

Paul and Barnabas were Zeus Paul and Barnabas were Zeus and Hermes (Acts 14:12-13).and Hermes (Acts 14:12-13).

Paul is stoned (Acts 14:19).Paul is stoned (Acts 14:19). DerbeDerbe

They begin to back trackThey begin to back track

The Jerusalem council The Jerusalem council 15:1-35.15:1-35.

The issue is: how are people saved? The issue is: how are people saved? What is the core message? What is the core message?

Jewish Christians insisted on Grace / Jewish Christians insisted on Grace / Jews disagreed Jews disagreed

Jews said that you had to follow Jewish Jews said that you had to follow Jewish customs to be saved (circumcision).customs to be saved (circumcision).

Jews from Judea said that to be saved Jews from Judea said that to be saved one must follow Christ + all of the one must follow Christ + all of the Jewish traditions. Jewish traditions.

Paul's second missionary Paul's second missionary Journey (15:36-18:22)Journey (15:36-18:22)

Paul and Barnabas return from the Jerusalem Paul and Barnabas return from the Jerusalem conference to Antioch (Acts 15:22). conference to Antioch (Acts 15:22).

Silas and Judas traveled with them.Silas and Judas traveled with them. The Rift between Paul and Barnabas (Acts The Rift between Paul and Barnabas (Acts

15:39).15:39). Barnabas and Mark return to Cyprus.Barnabas and Mark return to Cyprus. Paul takes Silas (Acts 15:40). They are to take Paul takes Silas (Acts 15:40). They are to take

the decision of the Jerusalem council to the the decision of the Jerusalem council to the churches.churches.

Paul alters the course of the journey and they Paul alters the course of the journey and they head into western Asia minor. head into western Asia minor.

TroasTroas One of the great harbors along the One of the great harbors along the

eastern Aegean Seaeastern Aegean Sea It is in Troas that Paul has his Macedonian It is in Troas that Paul has his Macedonian

Vision (Acts 16:9). Vision (Acts 16:9). Four travelers went out from Troas: Paul, Four travelers went out from Troas: Paul,

Timothy, Silas and Luke.Timothy, Silas and Luke. Samothrace (Acts 16:11)Samothrace (Acts 16:11)

Samothrace did not have a Samothrace did not have a considerable Jewish population, this considerable Jewish population, this and the fact that his vision led him to and the fact that his vision led him to Macedonia meant that Paul would only Macedonia meant that Paul would only stay in Samothrace brieflystay in Samothrace briefly

Neapolis (Acts 16:11-12)Neapolis (Acts 16:11-12) Philippi (Acts 16:12-40)Philippi (Acts 16:12-40)

A cosmopolitan city, Philippi  blended Greek A cosmopolitan city, Philippi  blended Greek and Latin traditionsand Latin traditions

Mark Anthony and Octavian (Caesar Augustus) Mark Anthony and Octavian (Caesar Augustus) defeated Brutus and Cassius on the plains near defeated Brutus and Cassius on the plains near Philippi. In 42 B.C. the city was refounded as a Philippi. In 42 B.C. the city was refounded as a colony by Octavian and veterans of the battle and colony by Octavian and veterans of the battle and named Colonia Julia Augusta Philippensis.named Colonia Julia Augusta Philippensis.

Lydia (Acts 16:13); seller of purple goods (the Lydia (Acts 16:13); seller of purple goods (the color of royalty), a wealthy business woman from color of royalty), a wealthy business woman from ThyatiraThyatira

Paul heals a demon possessed girl and winds up in Paul heals a demon possessed girl and winds up in prisons. prisons.

Roman prison sentences were preceded by Roman prison sentences were preceded by inquisitional floggings inquisitional floggings

Paul and Silas are Roman citizens (Acts 16:37) Paul and Silas are Roman citizens (Acts 16:37) they are beaten illegally they are beaten illegally

Amphipolis and Apollonia (Acts 17:1)Amphipolis and Apollonia (Acts 17:1)

Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9)Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9) Thessalonica had a Jewish population and Thessalonica had a Jewish population and

a synagogue. (17:2)a synagogue. (17:2) Center for pagan religions (Serapis, Aphrodite)Center for pagan religions (Serapis, Aphrodite) The church misunderstood some of Paul’s The church misunderstood some of Paul’s

teaching on the return of Christ.teaching on the return of Christ. Beroea (Acts 17:10-13)Beroea (Acts 17:10-13)

Cicero describes this city as, “an out of Cicero describes this city as, “an out of the way town.” the way town.” PisPis. 36.89.. 36.89.

Paul went into the synagogue and found a Paul went into the synagogue and found a dedicated group of Jews.dedicated group of Jews.

Silas and Timothy stay behind in Beroea Silas and Timothy stay behind in Beroea as Paul leavesas Paul leaves

When Paul arrives in Athens, he sends word When Paul arrives in Athens, he sends word for Silas and Timothy to join him (17:15).for Silas and Timothy to join him (17:15).

Beroea to Athens (Acts 17:14-15)Beroea to Athens (Acts 17:14-15) When Paul entered the harbor of Athens he would have When Paul entered the harbor of Athens he would have

seen the Acropolis five miles to the west and the huge seen the Acropolis five miles to the west and the huge statue of the pagan goddess Athena by the Parthenon.statue of the pagan goddess Athena by the Parthenon.

Athens (Acts 17:16-34)Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Athens was known for its temples honoring many Athens was known for its temples honoring many

deities. Paul brought the gospel to the public places deities. Paul brought the gospel to the public places of Athens. of Athens.

Center of Greek empire in the 5Center of Greek empire in the 5thth century B.C. century B.C. Areopagus: The name Areopagus was given to the hill Areopagus: The name Areopagus was given to the hill

and to the council that met there.  According to Acts and to the council that met there.  According to Acts 17:16-33, Paul made a speech at the Areopagus, 17:16-33, Paul made a speech at the Areopagus, calling the Athenians from idolatry to worship the calling the Athenians from idolatry to worship the true God.true God.

Many gods and goddesses were worshiped alongside Many gods and goddesses were worshiped alongside the city's patron goddess Athena. To name a few: the city's patron goddess Athena. To name a few: Poseidon the god of the sea; Apollo, the son of Zeus; Poseidon the god of the sea; Apollo, the son of Zeus; Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.

There were so many statues of gods in Athens that There were so many statues of gods in Athens that Petronius, the Roman satirist said, “It was easier to Petronius, the Roman satirist said, “It was easier to find a god than a man in Athens!” find a god than a man in Athens!” Satricon 17.Satricon 17.

Athenians reacted in three ways to Paul’s preachingAthenians reacted in three ways to Paul’s preaching Mocked him: (Acts 17:32)Mocked him: (Acts 17:32) Procrastination: they waited to hear him again (17:32).Procrastination: they waited to hear him again (17:32). Some believed: (17:34)Some believed: (17:34)

Corinth (Acts 18:1-18)Corinth (Acts 18:1-18) Paul traveled from Athens to Corinth where he Paul traveled from Athens to Corinth where he

stayed with Aquila and Priscilla. stayed with Aquila and Priscilla. At Corinth, Paul wrote a letter known as 1 At Corinth, Paul wrote a letter known as 1

ThessaloniansThessalonians Corinth was located on the isthmus that connects Corinth was located on the isthmus that connects

northern and southern Greece. northern and southern Greece. Known for its variety of markets.Known for its variety of markets. Corinth has been called the, “New York, Los Corinth has been called the, “New York, Los

Angeles, and Las Vegas” of the ancient world Angeles, and Las Vegas” of the ancient world The geographer Strabo said that there were a The geographer Strabo said that there were a

thousand temple prostitutes in Corinth.thousand temple prostitutes in Corinth. Paul stayed here for 18 months Paul stayed here for 18 months

Chenchreae (Acts 18:18)Chenchreae (Acts 18:18) Ephesus (Acts 18:18-21)Ephesus (Acts 18:18-21)

Shockingly, the synagogue leaders Shockingly, the synagogue leaders asked Paul to stay for awhileasked Paul to stay for awhile

Paul left Priscilla and Aquilla in Ephesus Paul left Priscilla and Aquilla in Ephesus with the promise that he would return with the promise that he would return

Apollos began preaching in the Apollos began preaching in the synagogue when Paul left; Priscilla and synagogue when Paul left; Priscilla and Aquilla heard him and taught him about Aquilla heard him and taught him about Jesus Jesus

From here Paul went to Jerusalem to From here Paul went to Jerusalem to offer his hair (18:18), and then he went offer his hair (18:18), and then he went on to Antioch. on to Antioch.

Paul's Third Paul's Third Missionary Journey Missionary Journey

(18:23-21:15)(18:23-21:15)

Ephesus (Acts 19) Ephesus (Acts 19) Paul's Third Journey involves Paul's Third Journey involves

a long ministry at Ephesus as a long ministry at Ephesus as well as travels to cities in well as travels to cities in Macedonia and Greece Macedonia and Greece

Ephesus was a city of 200,000 Ephesus was a city of 200,000 people.people.

Paul worked for over two Paul worked for over two years at Ephesus years at Ephesus

Daily Paul taught in the Daily Paul taught in the lecture hall of Tyrannus lecture hall of Tyrannus

Monotheism collided with Monotheism collided with Poly theism in Ephesus as Poly theism in Ephesus as Paul preached Paul preached

Artemis was the patron Artemis was the patron goddess of Ephesus goddess of Ephesus

Ephesus’ elegant theater Ephesus’ elegant theater could seat 24,000 people could seat 24,000 people

The theater would be the The theater would be the sight for the riot that took sight for the riot that took place place

First CorinthiansFirst Corinthians

Paul probably wrote four letters to Corinth Paul probably wrote four letters to Corinth during his ministry in Ephesus. (1 Cor 5:9)during his ministry in Ephesus. (1 Cor 5:9)

In Corinthians Paul speaks about a special In Corinthians Paul speaks about a special collection of money that he is gathering collection of money that he is gathering for the church in Jerusalem for the church in Jerusalem

Paul sent Timothy and Erastus to Corinth Paul sent Timothy and Erastus to Corinth from Ephesus to deal with that church’s from Ephesus to deal with that church’s problems (Acts 19:22).problems (Acts 19:22).

Paul felt the need to stay in Ephesus until Paul felt the need to stay in Ephesus until Pentecost Pentecost

Troas (Acts 20:5-12)Troas (Acts 20:5-12) Paul returned from Greece to Troas in Asia Minor Paul returned from Greece to Troas in Asia Minor Eutychus was raised from the dead hereEutychus was raised from the dead here

MacedoniaMacedonia Paul and Timothy met up again in Macedonia, Timothy gave Paul and Timothy met up again in Macedonia, Timothy gave

Paul the report about Corinth, and both of them wrote 2 Paul the report about Corinth, and both of them wrote 2 Corinthians.Corinthians.

Paul travels back from corinth to TroasPaul travels back from corinth to Troas Assos (Acts 20:13-14)Assos (Acts 20:13-14) Mitylene (Acts 20:14-15)Mitylene (Acts 20:14-15) Samos (Acts 20:15)Samos (Acts 20:15) Miletus (Acts 20:16-38)Miletus (Acts 20:16-38)

Paul gives his speech to the Ephesians Elders herePaul gives his speech to the Ephesians Elders here Cos (Acts 21:1)Cos (Acts 21:1) Rhodes (Acts 21:1)Rhodes (Acts 21:1) Patara (Acts 21:1)Patara (Acts 21:1) Tyre (Acts 21:3)Tyre (Acts 21:3) Ptolemais (Acts 21:7)Ptolemais (Acts 21:7) Caesarea Maritima (Acts 21:8-16)Caesarea Maritima (Acts 21:8-16) Jerusalem (Acts 21:8-36)Jerusalem (Acts 21:8-36)

Jerusalem (Acts 21:8-36)Jerusalem (Acts 21:8-36) Paul met with Christian leaders Paul met with Christian leaders Went to temple and is falsely accused of bringing a Went to temple and is falsely accused of bringing a

Greek into the temple.Greek into the temple. ““No foreigner is to enter within the forecourt and No foreigner is to enter within the forecourt and

the balustrade around the sanctuary. Whoever is the balustrade around the sanctuary. Whoever is caught will have himself to blame for his caught will have himself to blame for his subsequent death.”subsequent death.”

The tribune, Claudius Lysias thought that Paul was The tribune, Claudius Lysias thought that Paul was an Egyptian radical (21:37-38), an Egyptian radical (21:37-38),

Paul is then brought into the fortress of Antonia and Paul is then brought into the fortress of Antonia and examined by the commander. (22:22-29)examined by the commander. (22:22-29)

Lysias then took Paul before the Sanhedrin (the Lysias then took Paul before the Sanhedrin (the Jewish Supreme court) for further questioning. Jewish Supreme court) for further questioning. (22:19-23:11)(22:19-23:11)

Resurrection divides the Pharisees and Sadducees Resurrection divides the Pharisees and Sadducees A plot to take Paul’s life is uncovered and he is A plot to take Paul’s life is uncovered and he is

transferred to Caesarea. transferred to Caesarea.

In Caesarea and on to Rome In Caesarea and on to Rome (27:1-28:10) (27:1-28:10)

Paul before Felix (24:1-22). Felix Paul before Felix (24:1-22). Felix wanted a bribe, he wanted to grant wanted a bribe, he wanted to grant the Jews a favor.the Jews a favor.

Paul before Festus; appeals to Caesar Paul before Festus; appeals to Caesar (25:12).(25:12).

Paul before Herod Agrippa II. (25:13-Paul before Herod Agrippa II. (25:13-26:32).26:32).

Sets sail for Rome in Acts 27Sets sail for Rome in Acts 27

Ministry at Rome (28:11-Ministry at Rome (28:11-31) 31)

Paul gets to Preach in Rome (28:31).Paul gets to Preach in Rome (28:31). Prison epistles are written here Prison epistles are written here

(Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon)Philemon)