Saul and Barnabas are sent to the Gentiles by God. Saul becomes Paul as the journey continues and focuses on Gentiles. We left Paul and Barnabas the last time as they were driven from Antioch Pisidia. This is the first time they are actively expelled; during this journey. NOT the first time the Jews became […]
Saul, Barnabas, and John Mark are sent off on the first missionary journey. The way is open to the Gentiles, and this journey busts it wide! This first journey stirs up both Jew and Gentile. It also establishes churches in several regions. Saul and Barnabas don’t decide on their own to undertake this missionary trip. […]
Persecution is increasing in Jerusalem. James and Peter are taken prisoner. James is killed, but Peter waits. Just before his execution, Peter escapes! This is a bitter sweet time for the apostles. It is the beginning of fulfillment of the disciples ‘walking the path’ Jesus walked. The path that leads to execution by the powers […]
Peter takes a report of what happened in Caesarea back to Jerusalem. The people are amazed! Barnabas gets Saul and he makes a start in teaching the first Gentile church. Things are really ‘rocking’ now! The Gentiles have received the gospel AND the Holy Spirit. No longer are they the ‘don’t touch’ people. And they […]
God is preparing an opening for the gospel to reach out to the Gentiles. Peter is the first ‘instrument’ put into action. We left yesterday with Cornelius receiving a great vision. He is told exactly what to do, where to go, and whom to see. Men are on their way to Peter in Joppa to […]