Spiritual Lessons from Paul’s 1st Missionary Journey (Part 1)

by Rev. Jeremiah Cheung

Scripture Passage: Acts 13:4-14

OUTLINE

1. First Stop: Salamis in Cyprus – Mission Work Begins in One’s Homeland Acts 13:4-5

2. Second Stop: Paphos in Cyprus – Satan’s Scheme: Deception Acts 13:6-12
a. Satan’s messengers come disguised as sons of light
b. Satan’s messengers are out of oppose of Truth

3. Third Stop: Perga in Pamphylia – Departure Acts 13:13-14

QUESTIONS FOR SMALL GROUPS

1 What were the 7 places Paul went to during his first missionary journey?

2. Where was their stop? Why did Barnabas and Paul choose that place as their first stop? What spiritual lesson can we learn from it? Which place should be the first stop for our gospel work?

3. Where was their second stop? What happened in that place? How should we confront Satan’s deception? What spiritual lesson can be learned from it?

4. Where was their third stop? What happened there? Why did such a thing happen? What was the result? What spiritual lesson can be learned from it?