Acts 13:1 14:28 = Paul's first missionary journey
Beginning in Chapter 13, Luke's history of the church focuses almost exclusively on the outreach to the Gentiles and the consequent growth of the church. Here we find the Spirit's selection of Paul and Barnabas to become special missionaries, and we see a shift as Paul replaces Peter as the central figure in the book.
Paul's entourage (Baranabas and John Mark) sets sail, stopping on Cyprus, where the messengers of Jesus confront a false prophet named Bar-Jesus. Then the mission moves north to Perga. For an unknown reason, John Mark abruptly leaves the venture and returns home to Jerusalem. Paul and Barnabas continue inland to Antioch of Pisidia.
The initial reaction to Paul's preaching is favorable. But among the audience is a number of jealous Jewish leaders. Despite efforts by these men to discredit both Paul and his message, the assembled Gentiles eagerly embrace the gospel. This further incites the Jewish leaders,......
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