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Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Syria) 13:1-3 Certain teachers & prophets were in Antioch v. 1 [Luke lists 5 by name] The Holy Spirit commands that Barnabas & Saul be “set apart for the work to which I have called them” v. 2 cp. 9:15-16

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Syria) 13:1-3 The brethren fasted, prayed, laid hands upon them, & sent them away v. 3 Not to bestow the Holy Spirit, but a “gesture” appropriate for the occasion

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Lesson 37 – In Cyprus 13:4-12 In Paphos, they encounter a sorcerer named Elymas (Bar-Jesus) vv He had “attached himself” to the proconsul Sergius Paulus The proconsul summoned the apostles, wanting to hear the word of God v. 7

Lesson 37 – In Cyprus 13:4-12 In Paphos, they encounter a sorcerer named Elymas (Bar-Jesus) vv He opposed the apostles’ efforts v. 8 Saul (Paul) rebuked his actions and struck him blind vv Sergius Paulus was amazed & believed v. 12

Lesson 37 – In Cyprus 13:4-12 It was also in Paphos that Saul became known as Paul v. 9 Thus throughout the rest of Luke’s “Second Treatise” as well as Paul’s epistles Paul became the “prominent” one of this 2-man team cp. 13:2, 7 with 13:13, 42, 46, 50

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Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 Paul & Barnabas visit the synagogue v. 14b When the reading is finished, they are given the opportunity to “exhort” v. 15 Paul’s “exhortation” vv A “historical review” of God’s dealing w/ Israel Developed in Egyptian slavery

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 Paul’s “exhortation” vv A “historical review” of God’s dealing w/Israel Redeemed & led in 40-year wanderings Given their inheritance in Canaan Given judges and kings From David came the Messiah

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 Paul’s “exhortation” vv A “historical review” of God’s dealing w/Israel John as forerunner (baptism for repentance) Apostles as evangelists & witnesses Jesus murdered by the Jews Jesus’ D/B/R Forgiveness of sins to all who believe

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 Paul’s “exhortation” vv A “historical review” of God’s dealing w/Israel John as forerunner (baptism for repentance) Apostles as evangelists & witnesses Warning to all who reject Him

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 Paul’s “exhortation” vv A “historical review” of God’s dealing w/Israel Similar to earlier sermons A review of Jewish history Acts 2, 3, 7 D/B/R of Jesus Christ [central to any preaching]

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 Paul’s “exhortation” vv A “historical review” of God’s dealing w/Israel Different than earlier sermons “ They killed Jesus” v. 28 “ You killed Jesus” 2:23, 36 3: :10 5:30 7:52

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 When Paul & Barnabas leave the synagogue, they are invited back the next week v. 42 They urge the Pisidians to “…continue in the grace of God” v. 43 The next Sabbath, nearly the whole city is assembled to hear the apostles v. 44

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 The Jews became jealous, “contradicted” Paul and “blasphemed” v. 45 The apostles rebuke them for rejecting the word of God…inform them they now turn to the Gentiles vv Sad…they had the word first cp. Rom 3:1-2

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 The Gentiles rejoice at this “news” v. 48a “As many as had been appointed to eternal life believed” & the word spread vv. 48b-49 Not Calvinism cp. vv. 2, 46 10:34 The Jews drive the apostles out of the district v. 50

Lesson 37 – In Antioch (Pisidia) 13:14-52 Paul & Barnabas “shook off the dust from their feet” v. 51a cp. Lk 9:5 They travel to Iconium v. 51b The disciples in Antioch were “continually filled with joy & the Holy Spirit” v. 52

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