Missionaries

N.T.#855  "Missionaries"

Aug. 24, 2026 

Acts 13

LET IT GLOW

The first official gentile mission was carried by Paul and Barnabas, sent by the church at Antioch to Cyprus and Galatia. The encountered a sorcerer Barjesus who called for the two men and wanted to hear the Word of God. He was trying to tun away the deputy from the faith. Paul rebuked him and he was struck blind. 

John Mark joined Paul and Barnabas. John departed and returned to Jerusalem. John Mark deserted his friends

 God opened the doors for the missionary wok sharing the Gospel in Antioch, Paphos, and Perga, Iconium, Derbe, and Lystra. (chapters 13-14) 

In Lystra they met a crippled man from birth, who Paul helped get healed. The man's faith resulted in his walking. Paul shared the Gospel there. Jews stoned Paul and left him for dead. Paul mentions this event in 2 Corinthians 11, being caught up in the third heaven. Paul survived and bore the scars of the stoning, mentions it in Galatians6:17. Many believed due to hearing about Jesus. God opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. (14:27)

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LET IT GROW

You can read of Paul's first missionary journey in chapter 13, and his second missionary journey in chapter 15. 

If you are suffering for Christ, being a believer, rejoice! The Lord did not promise to keep us from suffering; He promised to sustain us through suffering. (Swindoll)

Fix your hope and heart on Jesus, not on people. 

LET IT GO