1. Paul is Persecuted Aim: To consider the cost of Paul’s missionary work. May 2010

2. Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the Ends of the Earth

3. Last week: Why did Christianity spread so quickly? 1.Practical reasons 2.The work of the Holy Spirit

4. Practical reasons

5. The spread of the Roman Empire

6. How the Roman Empire helped the spread of Christianity The Romans had built lots of good, straight roads, making travel quicker and easier Greek was widely spoken as a common language throughout the Empire. Under Roman rule, the Empire experienced peace and prosperity. There was common coinage – Roman coins were accepted throughout the Empire Paul had Roman citizenship which gave him certain rights as he travelled.

7. Paul’s First Missionary Journey

8. The work of the Holy Spirit Look (again) at the story of Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus. Find five more reasons why Christianity spread so quickly: – 1. – 2. – 3. – 4. – 5.

9. What’s the difference? BullyingPersecution

10. Paul’s first missionary journey