Life and Epistles of Paul Day 1 Early Life through Writing of Thessalonian Letters
Paul’s Early Life Man of Tarsus, educated in Jerusalem Prominent Jew – Acts 7:58; 8:1-3; 9:1-3 On way to Damascus -- Saw light – Acts 9:3 -- Heard voice – Acts 9:4 -- Saw the Lord – Acts 9:26-27; I Cor.9:1;15:8 -- Commission to Gentiles – Acts 26:15-18 -- Recognized sin – Acts 9:9
Conversion and Early Preaching Ananias is sent to him, heals and baptizes him (Acts 22:16; 9:10-19) Preaches in Damascus (Acts 9:19-22), goes to Arabia (Gal. 1:15-18), returns to Damascus and escapes through wall (2 Cor. 11:32-33) Goes to Jerusalem. Warned by Lord to leave (Acts 22:17-21) goes to Tarsus (Acts 9:30) Brought to Antioch by Barnabas (Acts 11:25-26) Sent with Barnabas on first journey (Acts 13,14) Becomes known as Paul (Acts 13:9)
Paul’s Early Life 3 Years in Arabia
Saul’s Conversion Comes to Antioch Pentecost First Journey To Tarsus AD 30 AD34 AD 37 AD 42 AD 45-48 Paul was probably born about AD 1 , so his age would match the dates on this chart.
Saul’s Conversion Visit to Jerusalem re: Circumcision of Gentiles Second Journey Comes to Antioch Pentecost First Journey To Tarsus AD 30 AD34 AD 37 AD 42 AD 45-48 Paul was probably born about AD 0, so his age would match the dates on this chart.
Thessalonica Religion—Idolatry Immorality Rampant Idleness Common Death ended it all Events in Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9) Preached Gospel Mob attacks Residence (17:5-8) Peace Bond Taken (17:9) Paul Goes to Berea/Athens (17:10-14) Asks Silas & Tim. To join in Athens (17:15)
Timothy brings good report Paul sends Timothy back to Thessalonica Silas & Timothy join Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:5) Timothy brings good report Paul writes I Thessalonians with Silas and Timothy
I Thessalonians Church had survived and grown 1:6-10; 4:9-10; 5:12 Church had survived and grown 2:2 2:2-8 2:14-16 2:17-20 3:1-5 1:9 4:1-8 2:9, 4:11-12 4:13-18 Experiences in Philippi Paul’s Preaching The Mob Action Peace Bond Taken Paul in Athens alone Reference to Thessalonica: 1. Religion – Idolatry 2. Immorality Rampant 3. Idleness Common 4. Death Ended all
Messenger returns reporting problems needing attention.
Problems Reported Persecution continuing Misunderstanding re: Second Coming Idleness Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Paul writes 2nd letter to Thessalonians Also Written from Corinth Companions: Silvanus and Timothy (1:1)