Northside 101

Paul faced a major opposition in Ephesus by the silversmith's who made idols for the Temple of Diana. This caused a great uproar in the city.

1. The Gospel Strategy (vs.21-23)

2. The Silversmith's of the Temple of Diana

3. The Persecution

4. God's Presence and Deliverance

I believe that Elijah did four things when his brook dried up:

1. He trusted God    

2. He waited on God

3. He listened to God

4. He obeyed God

Paul comes to Ephesus, a city with a population around 300,000. The capital city of the Roman providence of Asia. Ephesus attracted visitors who wanted to see the Temple of Diana, which was one of the seven wonders of the world in that day. The Temple was about four centuries old at the time Paul arrived. It measured 100,000 square feet and had 100 columns that stood over 50 feet high.

It also was known for its incredible library.

1. Paul and the Disciples of John (vs.1-10).

2. Paul and the Sons of Sceva (vs.11-17).

3. Paul and the Revival at Ephesus (vs. 18-20).

encouraged Paul to speak the word boldly in Corinth. One of the greatest points that Paul points out on his journey's is the "Bema Seat" and its comparison to the Judgment seal of Christ.

1. Gallio The Proconsul of Achaia.

2. The Judgment Seat

1 Corinthians 3:10-15

1. The Right Foundation
2. The Right Material
3. The Right Judgment

"The Bema"

3. The Ruler of The Synagogue

"Sosthenes"

1. Encouragement through New Partners (vv. 1-3).

-Priscilla and Aquila

2. Encouragement to Keep Moving Forward in the Mission (wv. 4-6).

• Paul reasoned with people.
• Silas and Timothy arrive.
• Paul stayed faithful even when people rejected the message.

3. Encouragement through the Lord (vv. 7-11).

• Crispus believes in Christ.
• The Lord encourages Paul.
• Paul stays for 18-months.

The journey into Thessalonica. The Church plant here was important to carrying out the Gospel to the World. Paul journeyed One Hundred miles from Philippi to the Capital of Macedonia. It was predominantly Greek, even though it was controlled by the Romans.

1. The Message and The Results (vs.1-4).

2. The Message and The Reaction (vs.5-9).

3. The Message and a City That is Receptive (vs.10-15).

The call to Evangelize Europe. The leadership of the Holy Spirit forbade Paul to go to Asia. Paul and Barnabas have separated ways. Paul takes Silia and a young man Timothy with Luke to Philippi the chief city of Macedonia.

1. The Division of Paul and Barnabas-Acts 15:36-41.

2. Paul's Picks up Timothy-Acts 16:1-5.

3. Paul Forbidden to go to Asia.

a) The Guidance by The Spirit.

b) The Conviction of The Spirit.

4. Lydia, The First European Convert.

Paul's first journey headed to Galatia. We learn of the Churches that are established in this Providence which is Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Antioch in Pisidia.

• According to The Book of Galatians Paul's motive was: (Gal. 1:1-5).

• The Sovereign decree of God to save.
• Christ died for our sins.
• God's Grace and Peace.

1. The Church in Iconium (vs.1-7)

2. The Church in Lystra (vs.8-19)

3. The Church in Derbe (vs. 20-22)

Missionary Henry Martyn said, "The Spirit of Christ is the Spirit of Missions and the nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we must become." Paul is considered the Great Missionary. He made three (3) Missionary journeys.

The beginning of the Journey's start at Antioch. Antioch evangelized at least forty different cities with the advancement of the Gospel.

1. The Spirit of its Members.

• Barnabas
• Simeon
• Lucius
• Manaen
• Paul

2. The Spirit of its Ministry.

3. The Spirit of its Mission.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7-29-26 | Pastor Josh Foster