We meet the duo of Paul and Silas. They go overland to Galatia on the second missionary journey for Paul. Timothy enters into their lives too. Barnabas and John Mark are on their way to Cyprus to strengthen the churches there. Paul and Silas will return to the churches in Galatia. God has MUCH more […]
Paul feels compelled to go back and visit all the churches he and Barnabas planted. But conflict divides the missionaries and the mission. Paul takes Silas and they go overland. We don’t know how long Paul and Barnabas are back in Antioch before they get ‘itchy feet’. Paul wants to do an ‘encore’ tour to […]
The Gentiles are being saved, but the Jews are upset. Gentiles didn’t have to go through the same requirements. A conflict over circumcision arises. Being Jewish meant a WHOLE LOT of requirements. The first in every male’s life was circumcision. This decision is made for him without even consulting him. At eight days old, circumcision […]
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. […]