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The first missionary. The resurrection of Jesus is still a recent memory, but early Christians of Jewish background were rapidly joining Gentile Christians to establish a worldwide mission. What is most amazing about the zeal of our early Christian ancestors? Imagine listening in on an early Christian who is excited about answering the call. What was it like to respond to the “Great Commission” in those days?
Read more at the source: 7: Paul’s First Missionary Journey – Discussion starters
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Acts 13:38-39 , presents the issue of the law’s inability to justify, an important doctrinal concept. Despite the binding character of its moral commandments, the law is unable to bring justification because it cannot produce perfect obedience in those who observe it ( Acts 15:10 , Rom. 8:3 ) .
Read more at the source: Tuesday: Pisidian Antioch – Part 2
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From Cyprus, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga, in Pamphylia, on the southern coast of modern Turkey. Before they moved on to Pisidian Antioch, Luke reports two significant incidental changes: Image © Providence Collection Goodsalt.com Paul becomes the leading figure (up until here, Barnabas is always mentioned first) and Luke stops using Paul’s Jewish name (“Saul”) and starts referring to him only as “Paul” ( Acts 13:9 ) . This is probably because from now on Paul finds himself mostly in a Greco-Roman environment
Read more at the source: Monday: Pisidian Antioch – Part 1
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Key Thought: Success in mission depends on the reliance on the Holy Spirit, the backing of a sending church, and the dedication of the missionaries to the planned task. August 18, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 13:6-12.
Read more at the source: 7: Paul’s First Missionary Journey – Lesson Outline
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In Acts Chapter 13, Luke shifts the scene back to Antioch in order to introduce Paul’s first missionary journey, which occupies two entire chapters (Acts Chapter 13, 14) . From here through the end of the book, the focus is set on Paul and his Gentile missions. Image © Providence Collection Goodsalt.com This is the first missionary endeavor in Acts that is intentional and carefully planned by an individual church; yet, Luke is careful in highlighting that such endeavor originated in God, not in the believers’ own initiative.
Read more at the source: Sunday: Salamos and Paphos
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