Map: Details Paul's First Missionary Journey (AD 46-48) and the Council at Jerusalem.
Key Locations: Cyprus, Asia Minor, Antioch, Jerusalem.
Barnabas & Paul in Cyprus
Journey: Sent by the Holy Spirit from Syrian Antioch to Seleucia, then to Cyprus.
Key Event: Conversion of Sergius Paulus, the Roman proconsul, despite opposition from Elymas the magician.
Paul and Companions in Asia Minor
Perga to Pisidian Antioch: John Mark leaves Paul and Barnabas.
Paul's Sermon in Synagogue:
Recaps Israel's history and Jesus's life.
Introduces doctrine of justification by faith.
Response to Paul's Message
Positive: Interest and acceptance by Gentiles.
Negative: Rejection by Jews; Paul decides to preach to Gentiles.
Travels to Iconium, Lystra, Derbe
Iconium: Mixed reception, eventual departure due to threats.
Lystra: Healing of a lame man leads to Paul and Barnabas being mistaken for gods. Jews from Antioch and Iconium incite hostility, leading to Paul being stoned.
Derbe: Continued preaching and disciple-making.
Return Journey and Establishment of Churches
Paul and Barnabas return through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, encouraging and appointing elders.
Return to Syrian Antioch, reporting on Gentile conversions.
The Jerusalem Council
Controversy: Judaizers insist on circumcision for salvation.
Council Decision: Led by Peter and James; a letter is sent to Gentile Christians with minimal requirements.
Aftermath and Continuing Ministry
Paul and Barnabas separate over disagreement about John Mark.
Paul forms new team with Silas to continue missionary work.