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Paul's Second Missionary Journey Paul’s Second Missionary Journey 1 Chapter 7 Paul’s Second Missionary Journey Acts 15 u Acts 15:36 – 18:22 u Length – 3 years u 51 - 54 A.D. u Total miles traveled – Approximately 2,700+ miles (1,290 by sea, and 1.410 by land) A. Preparation for the Second Missionary Journey 1. Acts 15:36 – “Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, ‘Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.’” 2. Paul and Barnabas disagreed over the accompaniment of John. Acts 15:37-41 – “Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark. 38 But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work. 39 Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus; 40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.” a. The contention between Paul and Barnabas over John Mark was very, very, strong. a. John Mark had begun the first missionary journey but did not finish it. b. After traveling some 390 miles with Paul and Barnabas, John Mark had turned back in Perga of Pamphylia. Acts 13:13 c. Paul would not give in and agree with Barnabas, and Barnabas would not give in and agree with Paul. The chose to go their separate ways. 1. Paul took Silas and departed toward his home area of Cilicia. 2. Barnabas took his cousin, John Mark, and departed for his home area of Cyprus. NOTE: This is the last mention of Barnabas in the Book of Acts. PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.com Paul’s Second Missionary Journey 2 3. Now, instead of one missionary team going out from Antioch of Syria, two were going out. d. In time, John Mark did redeem himself to Paul. He is later seen serving with Paul and well as with Peter. 1. Colossians 4:10 – “Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him).” 2. 2 Timothy 4:11 – “Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry.” 3. Philemon 23-24 – “Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, 24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers 4. 1 Peter 5:13 – “who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son.” e. In writing to the Orinthians, Paul spoke affectionately of Barnabas, acknowledging his great ministry. 1 Corinthians 9:6 – “Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working?” B. From Antioch through Syria and Cilicia, Confirming the Churches. Acts 15:41 Acts 16 C. From Syria and Cilicia, Paul came to Derbe and Lystra. (About 270 miles) Acts 16:1-5 1. Timothy joins Paul’ work and is circumcised. Acts 16:1-3 – “Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek. 2. Decrees from Jerusalem were delivered to the churches. Acts 16:4 D. From Lystra They went Through Phyrgia and the Region of Galatia. (About 200+ miles) 1. Paul was attacked by sickness. Galatians 4:13-14 – “You know that because of physical infirmity I preached the gospel to you at the first. PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.com Paul’s Second Missionary Journey 3 14 And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.” 2. The specific illness is not identified in the Bible. E. Coming to Mysia, They Determined to Go into Bithynia, but the Holy Spirit would not Permit Them to do so. Acts 16:6 1. They were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. Acts 16:6 – “Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.” 2. The Holy Spirit was guiding Paul’s second missionary journey, and He had something else in mind for Paul, Silas, and Timothy. F. From Mysia They came to Troas. (About 200 miles from Galatia to Troas) Acts 16:8 Troas was located some 4 miles from the ancient city of Troy. 1. It was in Troas that Paul received the “Macedonian Call.” Acts 16:9 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, ’Come over to Macedonia and help us.’” 2. Luke joined Paul in Troas. Acts 16:11 – “. We . .” G. From Troas to Samothracia and the Next Day to Neapolis, the Seaport Town. (About 70 miles) Acts 16:11 H. From Neapolis to Philippi. A distance of approximately 10 to 12 miles 1. Philippi was the foremost city of that part of Macedonia. Acts 16:12 a. History of Philippi 1. Built in 385 B.C. on the site of the older city of Crenides. 2. Named for Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. 3. Near Philippi in B.C. 42. the great battle ensued between Brutus and Mark Antony wherein Octavian fought with Antony in the defeat of Brutus and Cassius, thus marking the death of the Roman Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire. 4. Augustus Caesar appointed Philippi a Roman colony. a. Colony refers to the location of Roman citizens in conquered territories. b. Such colonies had legal status including the use of magistrates. b. Not heavily populated. c. Not a major trade center. d. Located some nine miles from the Aegean Sea. e. Located on the Egnatian road Egnatian Way), the main highway between Rome and Asia. PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.com Paul’s Second Missionary Journey 4 f. The Gangites River flowed just outside the city, about one mile west of Philippi. g. Located on a fertile plain. h. Gold mines in the region had yielded considerable wealth and had supported the Macedonian army. 2. The conversion of Lydia and her household. Acts 16:13-15 – “And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there. 14 Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul. 15 And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, ‘If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.’ So she persuaded us.” a. This took place on the Sabbath Day out by the riverside. b. inscribed on the arches outside the city of Philippi was a prohibition against bringing an unrecognized religion into the city. c. Lydia was a business woman from Thyatira, one of the “Seven Churches of Asia.” Acts 16:14; Revelation 2:18-29 d. NOTE: First recorded conversions on the continent of Europe. 3. The healing of the demoniac girl. Acts 16:16-18 a. For many days she followed Paul and his company, crying out: “. These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” Acts 16:17 b. Acts 16:18 – “. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, ‘I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And he came out that very hour.’” c. The girl’s masters drew Paul and Silas into the marketplace and before the magistrates. Acts 16:19-22 4. Paul and Silas were beaten with rods and cast into prison. Acts 16:23 a. As a Roman citizen, this was an illegal beating of Paul. b. Paul and Silas were cast into the inner prison with their feet in stocks. Acts 16:23 c. Paul and Silas were singing and praying at midnight, and the other prisoners heard them. Acts 16:25 d. Suddenly there was an earthquake. Acts 16:26 1. The doors of the prison were opened. Acts 16:26 2. The prisoners’ chains “were loosed.” Acts 16:26 3. The Philippian jailor. PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.com Paul’s Second Missionary Journey 5 a. Acts 16:27 – “And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself.” b. The jailor assumed that all the prisoners had immediately escaped. c. He knew that under Roman law he would have to pay with his life if any prisoner under his guard escaped.
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