The Acts of the Apostles

The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth Acts 13:1-28:31 (10)

Paul and Barnabas’ First Missionary Journey (13:1-14:28) (10)

Biblical Eldership

IV. The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth (13:1-28:31) A. Paul and Barnabas’ First Missionary Journey (13:1-14:28)

1. The Call to Missions (13:1-3)

2. The Outreach in Cyprus (13:4-12)

3. The Outreach in Pisidian Antioch (13:13-52)

4. The Outreach in Iconium (14:1-7)

5. The Outreach in Lystra and Derbe (14:8-20)

6. The Mission Trip Concluded (14:21-28)

a. The Wrap Up (14:21c-23)

1. Faithfulness Commended (14:22)

a) The Basis of Christian Faithfulness (14:22a-b)

! strengthening to make fast or firm, to

support

! encouraging to call along side, to, or for

! continue abide

b) The Challenge to Christian Faithfulness (14:22c)

! tribulations trouble, distress, oppression

2. Leadership Appointed (14:23)

! appointed to raise hands; choose, establish

! commended to set or place before

b. The Journey Back (14:24-26)

c. The Report and Fellowship (14:27-28)

1. The Report Overview (14:27)

a) The Accountability for the Report (14:27a)

b) The Content of the Report (14:27b-c)

2. Their Continued Fellowship (14:28)