Acts 13:13-16 Our text for today is Acts 13:13-16. It marks a noteworthy shift in the biblical narrative, as Paul and Barnabas, sent by the Holy Spirit, begin their first great missionary journey. It transitions the focus of the New Testament from Jerusalem to a much wider mission. After the incident in Cyprus with Elymas and the salvation of Sergius Paulus, the mission team encounters another setback - John Mark's departure. The mission team arrives at Antioch in Pisidia, enter the synagogue, and are invited to speak to the congregation after the Sabbath readings.