• The Logistics
  • The time involved - two years
  • The date approximated - 46-48 AD
  • The distance traveled - 1400 miles
  • The people involved - Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark
• The Witness on the Isle of Cyprus – Act 13:4-12
  • In Salamas - “They proclaimed the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews”
  • Their direction
    • There is no record of God telling them where to teach
    • They did what seemed right
    • Grace does not eliminate our decisions
  • In Paphos – Act 13:6-12
    • The conversion of Sergius Paulus
      • Bar-Jesus - The Hebrew name
      • Called himself a follower
      • He is a sorcerer
      • He is controlled by Satan
      • He is an enemy of righteousness
      • He is filled with deceit
    • The ministry of Paul
      • He has discernment
      • He speaks with authority
    • The judgment on Elymas
      • He is blinded
      • The signs of an Apostle – 2Co 12:12
      • Sergius Paulus believes
• The Witness in Antioch, Pisidia – Act 13:13-52
  • The departure of John Mark
  • The message to the Jews in Antioch – Act 13:16-41
    • The historical introduction – Act 13:16-25
      • His sovereignty – Act 13:17
      • His omnipotence – Act 13:17
      • His patience – Act 13:18
      • His faithfulness – Act 13:23
    • The doctrinal content – Act 13:23-37
      • The redemptive work of Christ
        • His genealogy
        • His incarnation
        • His substitutionary death
        • His resurrection
      • The result of His work
        • Forgiveness
        • Justification – Act 13:39

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