Study 29 Presentation The Story also talks about five movements that take part in God’s Story: Movement 1: The Story of the Garden (Genesis 1-11) Movement 2: The Story of Israel (Genesis 12 – Malachi) Movement 3: The Story of Jesus (Matthew – John) Movement 4: The Story of the Church (Acts – Jude) Movement 5: The Story of a New Garden (Revelation) Paul’s Mission Paul Jewish – born around 5 AD Native of Tarsus – Roman free city, capitol of Cilicia in Asia Minor between Galatia and Syria, major university and famous meeting place for philosophers and poets, modern day Turkey Roman citizen – born, inherited from his father Tent maker – father’s occupation Educated under Gamaliel – Pharisee, nicknamed “The Glory of the Law”, first to be designated “Our Master”; grandson of Hillel; president of the Sanhedrin during the 40s and possibly as late as 52 Persecutor of the church – Stephen’s martyrdom; arrested many on behalf of the Sanhedrin Conversion on Damascus Road 3 years in the wilderness of Arabia and Damascus Preaching in Damascus Jerusalem – welcomed by Barnabus; spends time with Peter and James Barnabus and Saul Syria – also Cilicia and Antioch where term “Christians” is first used First Missionary Journey – roughly 10 years have passed since Paul’s conversion; changes name from Hebrew Saul “asked for” to Roman Paul “little one”; may have referred to his conversion of Sergius Paulus – proconsul of Cyprus or small compared to Jesus or small because he was short of stature (less than 5 feet tall); regions of Galatia, Pamphylia and Syria Paul and Silas – disagreement with Barnabus over John Mark Second Missionary Journey – through Syria and Cilicia; Galatia; Phrygia; Macedonia; Achaia (Greece); Syria; Jerusalem; Antioch Letters to the churches – Galatians; 1 & 2 Thessalonians Third Missionary Journey – through Galatia and Phrygia; Macedonia; Achaia; Phoenicia, Jerusalem Letters to the churches – 1 & 2 Corinthians; Romans First Imprisonment – Appeal to Rome House Arrest – Gospel spreads even into the emperor’s palace Letters to the churches – Philemon; Colossians; Ephesians; Philippians; First Timothy; Titus Release Second Imprisonment – Second letter to Timothy Martyrdom – AD 66-67 under Nero; beheaded Timeless Truth: The Gospel Spreads Throughout the World First Jerusalem Council – 49-50 AD Gentiles Circumcision Party – have to become Jewish and obey all the Jewish laws Council – Apostles and elders gather Peter – tells of his vision and experience with Cornelius Holy Spirit given to Gentiles Paul and Barnabus – preach first to the Jews, then to the Gentiles James – brother of Jesus; leader of the church at Jerusalem Requirements No food offered to idols Sexual purity No food with blood Applications The Gospel message is for everyone All Christians are part of God’s Mission Some are set apart to serve full-time Paul and the other apostles are examples New Testament teaches salvation and holiness Church is people, not a place .