53 AD Second Journey – Paul and Silas (and Luke) Through Syria and Cilicia 1-5 Back to Galatia Meet Timothy and he joins them Traveled through cities delivering the decrees Remember Acts 15:20,28 Churches established and increased in number 6-10 Guided by Holy Spirit where to go Go to Macedonia 11-15 Worshipper saved 16-18 Slave girl freed 19-24 Mistreated and jailed 25-33 Philippian Jailer and family gets saved 35-40 Freed and on their way
1 Certain me from Judaea came saying “ Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved”. 2-3 Paul and Barnabas disagree and are sent to Jerusalem. Passing through Phenice and Samaria sharing the conversion of Gentiles. 4-5 At Jerusalem they declare all the God has done upsetting a sect of Pharisees. 6 A council meeting with apostles and elders (all Jews) to consider the matter 7-11 Peter defends his trip 12 Barnabas and Paul report on their work with Gentiles 13-19 James answers and quotes Amos 9:10-11 20-26 Gives requirements for Gentiles and has letters written for Barnabas and Paul to carry. 27-29 Judas ad Silas also sent. Repeats Gentile requirements. 30-34 On to Antioch 35-36 Barnabas and Paul continue teaching and then determine to visit every city again. 37-39 Contention and a split, Barn and Mark sail to Cyprus 40-41 Paul and Silas depart.
45 AD 1st Journey 1 While in Iconium first to the synagogue of the Jews. Speaks to multitude of Jews and Greeks (Gentiles). 2-5 Stayed there a long time granting signs and wonders. Jews rulers tried to use them despitefully and stone them. 6-7 They flee to Lystra and Derbe, continuing to preach the gospel 8-10 Healing of a lame man 11-18 The people tried to make Paul and Barnabus gods. 19 Paul stoned to death (2 Corinthians 12:1-6) and dragged from city. 20-21 Returns to city 22-23 Sets up elders in all the churches and leaves 24-28 Passes through Pisidia on to Pamphylia, preaching in Perga and on to Attalia. Sailed tom Antioch. Sharing all God had done through them, opening the door to the Gentiles, they abode there a long time.
Perpetration to Serve 29 AD 1-3 Facts of the Gospel – Ministry of the Lord Jesus: He did things He taught things He commanded them He proved who he was 4-8 Power was to be given to them to spread the Gospel Commanded to wait in Jerusalem for the power of the Holy Ghost Still looking for the kingdom Commission to take the Gospel to all Jews, everywhere 9-11 Ascension – Promise to return As He ascends Two witnesses (Deuteronomy 17:6,19:15) 12-14 Back to Jerusalem Waiting for the promise Prayer and supplication 15-26 Need to replace Judas Need 12 Apostles to aide the Lord in the kingdom (5 steps of decision making) Prayer – they were praying Scripture – What does the Bible say Reason – in this case had to replace Judas Specific Prayer – know what prayer is for Action – do what needs to be done 20 Fulfilling Scripture Psalm 69:25,109:8 26 Matthias replaces Judas becoming the 12th Apostle
1-4 Pentecost – 50 days after Passover. Leviticus 23:16 The power of the Holy Ghost arrives to each Ability to Speak in other tongues 5-13 Jews from other countries could understand them Zechariah 2:11 All the countries (languages) are listed They heard the wonderful works of God Some were amazed and believed, others mocked 14-36 Peter preaches to the multitude of Jews 14-15 Harken to my words 16-21 Quotes from JOEL 2:28-32 22-36 Ministry of the Lord Approved of God Performed miracles, wonders, signs Crucified, Buried, Raised from the Dead 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Peter quotes David (Psalms 16, 110:1) Told the JEWS – YOU Crucified HIM 37-47 How they should respond Repent – Baptize – Receive Holy Ghost Many of the Jews gladly received his words (about 3000) Signs and wonders were done by the apostles Jewish Assemble that believed in Jesus was formed And continued Temple worship Sharing meals from house to house
1-13 A Healing Miracle Peter and John go to the Temple A lame (from birth) man brought in They heal him by the power of the Lord Peter speaks to all who were amazed 14-15 Reminds the Jews what they did 16-17 But they did it in ignorance 18 Gods will was fulfilled 19-26 What to do Repent, be converted Jesus will return Malachi 3:1-10 Peter quotes MOSES, SAMUEL Reminds them of Gods promise to Abraham GENESIS 12:3,18:18
FAITHFUL UNDER FIRE 29 AD How many have heard…”Our Church should be like the first Church”? Obliviously those making this statement are not really studying the Word! This chapter gives a peek into the first Jewish assembly that believed Jesus was Messiah.
1-4 Peter and others are preaching the Gospel to Jews and here comes Jewish authorities to arrest them. But many believed Jesus was Messiah, about 5,000. 5-12 The Hearing … just as bias and illegal as the trial of Jesus. 13-22 Asked “By what power or by what name have ye done this”? Peter responds with Scripture Isaiah 28:16 Only by the Name of Jesus can they be saved Jewish leaders are dumbfounded. Don’t know how to respond. What do they do? Commands they to keep quiet, no more of this Jesus nonsense. Peter’s response “For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard”. Set free. False charges dropped. 23-28 They returned to the assembly praising God. Quoting Scripture Psalm 2:1-2. 29-30 They petitioned God for more. 31-33 They Prayed. All assembled received the power to speak the word boldly. 34-37 They joined together. Sharing all earthly possessions to further the Gospel. Barnabas is introduced
Hebrews 11 is the hall of FAITH. It also lists some who Failed in Faith.
Cain (Hebrews 11:4) did not believe God. Tried his way and finally killed his own brother in a jealous act. Genesis 4:3-8.
And then there’s Easu, Jacobs older twin Brother, who did not value his relationship with God or family. Genesis 25:25-34, Hebrews 12:16Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
All of Israel who failed to believe God and cross over into the promise land. That lead to 40 years in the wilderness. Hebrews 3:8-11, Numbers 14
As Paul writes about the Faithful (Hebrews 11:32) And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
So too could this page be filled with Failures, those who did not believe or trust God and His word.
What about you. Do you believe the Gospel? (I Corinthians 15:1-4) The Death, Burial and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you acted on His word as stated in Romans 10:9-13? Do truly believe you are saved? Going to Heaven when you die, or at the rapture?
God has something better for us, those who Believe and Trust Him.
Luke (1), Acts (8), Romans (10), 1 Corinthians (3), 2 Corinthians (3), Galatians (1), Ephesians (3), Philippians (2), Colossians (3), 1 Thessalonians (4), 2 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Titus (3), Hebrews (5), 1 Peter (4), 1 John (1)
And perhaps the best HOPE for believers is found in Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Paul was looking for that BLESSED HOPE in his life time. The Rapture. He wrote about it in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and in 1 Corinthians 15:50-53 he tells about the new body we will have. One like the risen Lord Jesus Christ, Flesh and Bone, no blood.
In deed the best hope for all believers, the coming of the Lord Jesus for all his saints.
PAUL to the gentile Churches: (Note: No mention of Baptism) Acts 20:21testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 26:20 but shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. Acts 26:20 but shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. Romans 2:4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Romans 11:29For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. 2 Corinthians 7:9-10Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. 2 Timothy 2:25in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And to the Jewish Assembly Paul writes: Hebrews 6:1Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Hebrews 6:6if they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. Hebrews 7:21 (for those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) Hebrews 12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Last references to Repent comes from the Risen (and Ascended Lord Jesus to the Jewish Churches (Assembles). Revelation 2:5Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. Revelation 2:16Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Revelation 2:21-22And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. Revelation 3:3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
