2. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
PAUL AND BARNABAS SEPARATE 15: They disagree over whether to take John Mark - Ac 15:37-38 a. Barnabas was determined to take John Mark (his cousin) Col 4:10 b. Paul insisted that he was not reliable 2. Their contention required them to separate a. Barnabas went to Cyprus with John Mark b. This is where Barnabas was from, and which was visited on the first journey Ac 4:36; 13:4-12
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

3. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
PAUL AND SILAS BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY 15:40-41
1. Paul selected Silas to accompany him
Ac 15:40
a. He was one of the two men sent by
Jerusalem with the letter regarding
circumcision Ac 15:22-23,27
b. He was a prophet Ac 15:32
c. He had stayed in Antioch Ac 15:34
2. They pass through Syria and Cilicia,
confirming the churches Ac 15:41
a. Paul was from that area Ac 22:3
b. He had spent time before Ga 1:21
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

4. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
IN DERBE AND LYSTRA 16: Where Paul healed a lame man, and was stoned, on his first journey Ac 14: Paul desires Timothy to go with him Ac 16:1-3 a. Whose mother was a Jew, his father a Greek 2Ti 1:5; 3:15-16 b. He had a good reputation among the brethren c. Whom Paul had circumcised in deference to the Jews 3. The decrees from the conference in Jerusalem were delivered Ac 16:4-5
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

5. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
IN PHRYGIA AND GALATIA 16: They went throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia Ac 16:6 2. This likely included the churches in Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia 3. They were forbidden by the spirit to preach the word in Asia
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

6. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
IN MYSIA AND TROAS 16:8-10
1. Near Mysia they were not permitted by the Spirit to
head north toward Bithynia - Ac 16:8
2. They arrive in Troas - Ac 16:9-10
a. Where Paul has a vision, a man of Macedonia
asking him to help them
b. Understood as the Lord sending them in that
direction
c. Note the use of "we"
1) Luke, author of Acts, now joins Paul and his
company
2) He was a physician (Col 4:14), author also of
the gospel which bears his name, and was with
Paul in his last days 2Ti 4:11
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

7. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
IN PHILIPPI 16:12-40
1. A chief city of Macedonia, and Roman colony - Ac 16:12
2. The conversion of Lydia and her household - Ac 16:13-15
3. The healing of the demon-possessed girl - Ac 16:16-18
4. Paul and Silas beaten and imprisoned - Ac 16:19-24
a. Paul refers to this in his letter to the Thessalonians
- 1Th 2:2
b. Also in his letter to the Philippians - Php 1:30
5. The earthquake, and conversion of the jailer and his family
- Ac 16:25-34
6. Paul and Silas released, and depart from Philippi - Ac 16:35-40
7. The church at Philippi...
a. Included Lydia and the jailer, along with their families
b. Luke, who stayed behind Ac 16:40;17:1
c. Euodia, Syntyche, Syzygus, and Clement - Php 4:2-3
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

8. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
IN THESSALONICA 17: Passing through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they come to Thessalonica - Ac 17:1 2. Paul visits the synagogue and reasons with the Jews for three Sabbaths - Ac 17:2-4 a. Proclaiming Jesus as the Christ b. Some were persuaded, also a great multitude of Greeks 3. Unbelieving Jews gather a mob - Ac 17: Paul and Silas sent away by the brethren - Ac 17:10 5. We learn also that… a. He supported himself, aided by the Philippians - 1Th 2:9; 2Th 3:6-10; Php 4:16 b. The dedicated nature of his ministry - 1Th 2:1-10 c. The faithfulness and love of the Thessalonians - 1Th 1:1-8; 2:13-16; 4:9-10
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

9. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
IN BEREA 17:11-15
1. Those noble Bereans - Ac 17:11-12
a. They received the word with all readiness
b. They searched the Scriptures daily to see if what
Paul said was true
c. Many believed, along with prominent Greeks
2. Jews from Thessalonica came and stirred up the
crowds - Ac 17:13
3. Paul sent away by the brethren, but Silas and
Timothy stay - Ac 17:14
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

10. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
IN ATHENS 17:16-34
1. Paul sends for Silas and Timothy - Ac 17:15
2. Moved by the idolatry, Paul disputes with both Jews and
Greeks - Ac 17:16-17
a. In the synagogue with Jews and other devout persons
b. In the market place daily
3. Invited by the Epicurean and Stoic to speak at the Areopagus
- Ac 17:18-21
4. Paul's sermon on "The Unknown God" - Ac 17:22-34
5. At some point, Timothy is sent back to Thessalonica to
encourage the brethren - 1 Th 3:1-2
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

11. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
IN CORINTH 18:1-17
1. Paul arrives and lives with Aquila and Priscilla - Ac 18:1-4
a. He worked together with them as a tent-maker - 1Co 9:6-15
b. He also received support from Philippi
- 2Co 11:7-10; Php 4:15
c. He reasoned with the Jews every Sabbath - 1Co 2:1-5
2. Silas and Timothy arrive from Macedonia - Ac 18:5; 2Co 1:19
a. With good news regarding the church at Thessalonica
- 1Th 3:6-7
b. Prompting Paul to write First Thessalonians - 1Th 1:1
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

12. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
3. Paul leaves the synagogue, and preaches next door - Ac 18: His success in Corinth - Ac 18:8; 1Co 1:14-16 a. Crispus, ruler of the synagogue, believes with his household, and is baptized b. Many of the Corinthians believe and are baptized c. Gaius is baptized, who later becomes host of the church - Ro 16:23 d. The household of Stephanas is baptized - 1Co 16:15 5. Paul's vision from the Lord - Ac 18:9-11 a. So Paul remains a year and six months b. During which he writes Second Thessalonians - 2Th 1:1 6. Paul before Gallio - Ac 18: Paul remains in Corinth a good while - Ac 18:18a
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

13. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
RETURN TO ANTIOCH IN SYRIA 18:18-23a
A. FROM CORINTH TO EPHESUS...
1. Joined by Aquila and Priscilla - Ac 18:18
2. Cut his hair in Cenchrea for a vow - Ac 18:18; Ro 16:1
3. In Ephesus - Ac 18:19-20
B. FROM EPHESUS TO JERUSALEM...
1. Anxious to get to Jerusalem in time for the feast - Ac 18:21
2. Sailed from Ephesus to Caesarea - Ac 18:21-22
3. Went "up" to Jerusalem and visited the church - Ac 18:22
C. FROM JERUSALEM TO ANTIOCH...
1. He went "down" to Antioch - Ac 18:22
2. He spent "some time" in Antioch of Syria - Ac 18:23a
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

14. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
On this second journey, Paul was able to
Encourage the churches in Syria, Cilicia, Derbe, Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch
Establish churches in Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth
It was a journey that saw the beginning relationships
Silas and Timothy
The physician Luke, the brethren at Philippi (Clement, Euodia, Syntyche)
Aquila and Priscilla, the brethren at Corinth (Gaius, Crispus, the household of Stephanas)
Wrote some books
1 & 2 Thessalonians
Possibly Galatians
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

15. Summary of Acts THE THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY (18:23-21:14)
Paul in Galatia and Phrygia (18:23)
Apollos Goes from Ephesus to Corinth (18:24-28)
Paul in Ephesus (19:1-41)
The Twelve Men re-baptized (1-7)
In the Synagogue & School of Tyrannus (8-10)
God Confirming Paul's Message by Miracles (11, 12)
Seven Sons of Sceva (13-17)
Mass Repentance (18, 19)
A Summary Report of the Church in Asia (20)
Paul's Statement of His Plans: Jerusalem & Rome (21, 22)
Demetrius and the Riot in Ephesus (23-41)
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

16. Summary of Acts
THE THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY (18:23-21:14) outline continued
Three Months in Greece (20:1-5)
Paul's Sermon & Healing at Troas (20:6-12)
Paul's Words at Miletus with the Ephesian Elders (20:13-38)
Paul’s travel to Caesarea and time with Philip the Evangelist (21:1-14)
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

17. Summary of Acts PAUL IN JERUSALEM (21:15-23:22)
Welcomed by Brethren (21:15-26)
Arrested by the Jews (21:27-40)
Paul's Defense (22:1-21)
The Roman Tribune (22:22-30)
Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10)
The Plot Against Paul (23:11-22)
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

18. Summary of Acts PAUL IN CAESAREA (23:23-26:32)
Paul Escorted to Caesarea (23:23-35)
Paul Before Felix (24:1-21)
Paul Imprisoned (24:22-27)
Paul Before Festus (25)
Paul Before Agrippa (26)
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

19. Summary of Acts PAUL IN ROME (27, 28) The Shipwreck (27)
Paul in Malta (28:1-15)
Paul in Rome (28:16-31)
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

20. Paul in Spain?
We have no Biblical evidence that Paul left Rome after his first imprisonment and went West to Spain, but we do have a few ancient texts that either imply or assert Paul did go to Spain.
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

21. Paul in Spain?
Clement of Rome Possibly mentioned, “Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life” (Php. 4:3).
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

22. Paul in Spain? Clement of Rome I Clement 5:5-7 (written in the 70s)
“Because of jealousy and strife, Paul, by his example, pointed out the way to the prize for patient endurance. After he had been seven times in chains, had been driven into exile, had been stoned and had preached in the East and in the West, he won the genuine glory for his faith, having taught righteousness to the whole world and having reached the farthest limits of the West. Finally, when he had given his testimony before the rulers, he thus departed from the world and went to the holy place, having become an outstanding example of patient endurance.”
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

23. Paul in Spain? Other Early Writers Mention Paul in Spain
Muratorian Canon/ Fragment (c. 170 AD)
Cyril of Jerusalem (c )
Chrysostom, ( )
Jerome ( )
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

24. Paul’s Letters Place Date Letter Antioch 48-49
Galatians? (After 1st mission)
Corinth
51-52 57
Galatians? 1 & 2 Thess. (2nd mission)
Romans (3rd mission)
Ephesus 55
1 & 2 Corinthians (3 year stay, 3rd mission
Rome
60-62
Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians, 1 Timothy, Titus
65-67
2 Timothy ?
62-67?
Hebrews?
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

25. Paul’s Death
3rd century historian Eusebius wrote: “After defending himself the Apostle was again set on the ministry of preaching…coming a second time to the same city [Paul] suffered martyrdom under Nero. During this imprisonment he wrote the second Epistle to Timothy.” (Eccl Hist ) …“that in his [Nero’s] time Paul was beheaded in Rome itself and that Peter was likewise crucified.” (Eccl Hist )
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

26. Paul’s Death
“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Num 27:18-20 (18)  So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;(19)  and have him stand before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation, and commission him in their sight.(20)  "You shall put some of your authority on him, in order that all the congregation of the sons of Israel may obey him.
1Ti 5:22 (22)  Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.