Misunderstandings and miscommunications can lead to all sorts of trouble. For Paul and Barnabas, when they entered Lystra, the trouble began. Paul had spoken to a man who had been crippled from birth. When he called for the man to stand, the man jumped to his feet and began to walk. The crowd began…
Today, we move into our third week of learning about Paul’s first missionary journey. I have a Facebook group set up for more discussion, a weekly lesson plan, and video lessons. If you’d like to join in, send me a message. Have you ever borne the brunt of someone else’s jealousy? Or have you ever…
Good Morning! To further your appreciation for the readings in Acts 13, below are some helpful links on the geographical areas. Seleucia Bible Places: Seleucia Bible Atlas: Seleucia Wikipedia: Seleucia Pieria Livius: Seleucia Salamis Bible Places: Salamis Bible Atlas: Salamis Britannica: Salamis Livius: Salamis Paphos Bible Places: Paphos Bible Atlas: Paphos Britannica: Paphos Livius: Old…
The last stop on their journey hadn’t been uneventful. Paul and Barnabas had encountered Elymas the Jewish sorcerer. They had also met proconsul Sergius Paulus and shared the gospel message with him. A strong possibility exists that upon his request, Paul, along with Barnabas, undertook the journey to Pisidian Antioch in order to share the…
Last week, we began our journey with Paul and Barnabas as they left Antioch commissioned by the church to travel and share the word of God with others to the west. The first stop on their trip was Salamis on the island of Cyprus. Traveling from east to west across the island, Paul and Barnabas…
I like to travel and see new places. Most of the time I only have the opportunity to experience a new place as a tourist. I don’t really become immersed into the culture of the places I visit or the lives of the people I encounter. I view everything I see and experience through my…
Good Morning! On Monday, we begin our journey through Acts 13-15. We will follow along with Paul as he travels on his first missionary trip. I am offering a private Facebook discussion group if you would like to be a part of that experience. Please send me your email information in a private message if…