Bill Acton :: Acts 13 - The First Missionary Journey

Sermon Outline for Acts 13

The First Missionary Journey

1. The Logistics
   1. The time involved - two years
   2. The date approximated - 46-48 AD
   3. The distance traveled - 1400 miles
   4. The people involved - Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark
2. The Witness on the Isle of Cyprus – Act 13:4-12
   1. In Salamas - “They proclaimed the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews”
   2. Their direction
      1. There is no record of God telling them where to teach
      2. They did what seemed right
      3. Grace does not eliminate our decisions
   3. In Paphos – Act 13:6-12
      1. The conversion of Sergius Paulus
         1. Bar-Jesus - The Hebrew name
         2. Called himself a follower
         3. He is a sorcerer
         4. He is controlled by Satan
         5. He is an enemy of righteousness
         6. He is filled with deceit
      2. The ministry of Paul
         1. He has discernment
         2. He speaks with authority
      3. The judgment on Elymas
         1. He is blinded
         2. The signs of an Apostle – 2Co 12:12
         3. Sergius Paulus believes
3. The Witness in Antioch, Pisidia – Act 13:13-52
   1. The departure of John Mark
   2. The message to the Jews in Antioch – Act 13:16-41
      1. The historical introduction – Act 13:16-25
         1. His sovereignty – Act 13:17
         2. His omnipotence – Act 13:17
         3. His patience – Act 13:18
         4. His faithfulness – Act 13:23
      2. The doctrinal content – Act 13:23-37
         1. The redemptive work of Christ
            1. His genealogy
            2. His incarnation
            3. His substitutionary death
            4. His resurrection
         2. The result of His work
            1. Forgiveness
            2. Justification – Act 13:39