Paul and Barnabas' Missionary Journeys and the Early Church's Challenges

Get your copy of Immerse Luke & Acts or the complete Immerse Bible set at https://www.tyndale.com/ Join us on Day 16, Week 4 of Immerse Luke and Acts as we follow Barnabas and Paul’s significant missionary journeys. This episode covers their call from the Holy Spirit, travels to Cyprus and various towns, confronting the sorcerer Elymas, spreading teachings in Jewish synagogues, and enduring persecutions. Witness the conversion of the Gentiles and the early church's internal challenges, including the debate on circumcision, as Paul and Barnabas report back to Jerusalem. Later, Barnabas and Paul separate over disagreements, leading Paul to continue his mission with Silas, ultimately meeting Timothy. Discover the spread of the early Christian message, miraculous events, and the foundational decisions of the early church's leaders. If you or your church are interested in joining the 1 Million More Bibles movement by reading through God's Word together, visit https://onemillionmore.bible for free guides and tools.

00:00 Introduction and Mission of Barnabas and Saul
00:47 Journey to Cyprus and Encounter with Bar-Jesus
02:34 Paul's Sermon in Antioch of Pisidia
06:48 Preaching to the Gentiles and Facing Opposition
09:17 Miracles and Misunderstandings in Lystra
11:56 Return to Antioch and the Jerusalem Council
17:14 Paul and Barnabas Part Ways
17:56 Paul's New Journey with Timothy
18:36 Conclusion and Farewell

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1. What stood out to you this week?
2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?
3. Did anything make you think differently about God?
4. How might this change the way we live?

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