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1. Acts 13
Acts Chapter 13, The Christian Church In Antioch,
New Christian Headquarters, Antioch, minister
huperetes, What languages did Jesus and the
apostles speak, Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Reading
Scripture, Presenting Jesus To Jews, God's
purpose, justified, Iconium, Prophetic Warnings,
Cavemen, The Most Precious Thing

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3. Acts 13
• Papyrus of the
Acts, found at
Oxyrrhynchus,
Egypt. 3rd
century AD.

4. • Last time
• Acts 12:2, James
Martyred
• Acts 12:6-11
Peter Is Delivered
from Prison

5. Oldest Image Of The Apostle Paul
• A newly uncovered artwork in the catacombs of
Rome has some experts believing it's the oldest
image of the Christian apostle Paul.
• According to published reports in Europe , the
fresco dating back to the 4th century was
discovered during restoration work at the
Catacomb of St. Thekla but was kept secret for 10
days. The catacomb, or Christian burial place, is
close to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
in Rome, which is said to be built on the location
where Paul was buried.

6. A Triangular-shaped Face And Pointed Beard

7. Acts 13:1, Antioch Church Celebs
• NAU Acts 13:1 Now there were at Antioch, in the church
that was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and
Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene,
and Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the
tetrarch, and Saul.
• NKJ KJV NIV NAS NAU ... brought up with ...
• CSB ... a close friend of ...
• ESV ... a lifelong friend of...
• NET Acts 13:1 ...a close friend of Herod the tetrarch
from childhood...
• YLT ...Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen also --
Herod the tetrarch's foster-brother -- and Saul;

8. The City Of Antioch In Syria.
• NAU Acts 13:1 Now there were at Antioch…
• Not the one in the Bay area!
• Some have found about 16 Antiochs!
• Many were founded by one of Alexander the
Great's generals, Nicator named cities after his
father Antiochus!

10. The City Of Antioch In Syria.
• This one was called, 'Antioch the Golden –
• Queen of the East,' was the third largest city in the
Empire after Rome and Alexandria.(ISBE) Pop: 300,000 to
500,000.
• Antioch was a cosmopolitan city.
• Though not a seaport, its situation was favorable to
commercial development. (ISBE)
• About five miles distant from the city was the suburb
of Daphne, a spot sacred to Apollo and Artemis. This
suburb, beautified by groves and fountains, and
embellished by the Seleucids and the Romans with
temples and baths, was the pleasure resort of the city,
and “Daphnic morals” became a by-word. (ISBE)

11. The City Of Antioch In Syria.
• The citizens were a vigorous, turbulent and
pushing race, notorious for their commercial
aptitude, the licentiousness of their pleasures,
and the profanity of their wit. Literature and
the arts, however, were not neglected. (ISBE)
• The main street was 4 miles long, paved with
marble and marble colonnades! The only city
at that time with street lights! It was a city full
of interests which attracted all classes of
people!

12. Acts 13:2, Fasting
• NAU Acts 13:2 While they were ministering to the Lord
and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me
Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called
them.“3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and
laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
• Matthew 9:14 …Jesus said to them, "The attendants of
the bridegroom cannot mourn as long as the
bridegroom is with them, can they? But the days will
come when the bridegroom is taken away from them,
and then they will fast.
• Some of the most pertinent NT verses on fasting are in
Acts 13, 14, before Acts 15, and the introduction of
gentiles…

13. Acts 14:23, Fasting Is Jewish
• Acts 14:23 When they had appointed elders
for them in every church, having prayed with
fasting, they commended them to the Lord in
whom they had believed.
• Matthew 17:21 "But this kind does not go out
except by prayer and fasting.”

14. Acts 13:5, John [Mark] Minister, Helper
• NAU Acts 13:5 When they reached Salamis, they
began to proclaim the word of God in the
synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John
as their helper.
• Paul in Acts 26:16 …to appoint you a minister and
a witness….
• <5257> ὑπηρέτης huperetes
• Meaning: an underling, servant
• Origin: from 5259 and ἐρέτης eretes (a rower)
• Usage: attendant(1), helper(1), minister(1),
officer(1), officers(13), servants(3).

15. Acts 13:8, is translated?
• NAU Acts 13:8 But Elymas the magician (for so his name
is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the
proconsul away from the faith.
• What languages did Jesus, and the apostles speak,
read, and transact business in? Greek, Aramaic,
Hebrew, for sure;
• NAU John 19:20 Therefore this inscription many of the
Jews read, for the place where Jesus was crucified was
near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Latin, and
in Greek. 21 And so the chief priests of the Jews were
saying to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews';
but that He said, 'I am King of the Jews.'"
• Ezr. 4:7, 18, Matt. 1:23, Mk. 5:41, 15:22, 34, Jn. 1:38, 41-42, 9:7, Acts 4:36, 9:36, 13:8, 21:37, 40

16. Acts 13:6, Paphos

17. ACTS 13:9-11
There fell on
him a mist
and a
darkness
The Acts Of
The Holy
Spirit
Saul

18. Acts 13:9, Saul Now Paul
• NAU Acts 13:9 But Saul, who was also known as
Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his gaze on
him,
• Between Acts 13:7 and Acts 13:42 “Barnabas and
Saul” are replaced with “Paul and Barnabas”
• Acts 13:7 The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent
for Barnabas and Saul…
• Acts 13: 42, 46, 50 …Paul and Barnabas…
• NAU Acts 15:35 But Paul and Barnabas stayed in
Antioch, teaching and preaching with many
others also, the word of the Lord.

19. Acts 13:13
Wiersbe's Expository Outlines
• “Note that it is no longer "Barnabas and Saul" (v. 2) but
"Paul and his company." We are not sure why Mark left
the party, but Paul considered his act desertion (see
15:38). Was it because Paul had become prominent
and Mark's cousin Barnabas was no longer leader? Was
it because of the dangerous situations that lay ahead?
Was the youth homesick? Whatever the reasons, his
deed later caused the two missionaries to part
company, although Paul later did forgive and receive
Mark (2 Tim 4:11). How wonderful it is that God gives
us another chance! More than one servant of God has
failed in his early ministry, only to be successful later.”

20. Acts 13:15, Reading Scripture
• Acts 13:15 After the reading of the Law and the Prophets
the synagogue officials sent to them, saying, "Brethren, if
you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.“
• Nehemiah 8:8 They read from the book, from the law of
God, translating to give the sense so that they understood
the reading.
• Jeremiah 36:8 …Jeremiah the prophet commanded him,
reading from the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S
house.
• 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, give attention to the public
reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.

21. Acts 13:15
Reading?

22. Acts 13:16, Fear God
• NAU Acts 13:16 Paul stood up, and motioning with his
hand said, "Men of Israel, and you who fear God,
listen:
• Job 1:9 Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear
God for nothing?
• Ecclesiastes 8:13 But it will not be well for the evil man
and he will not lengthen his days like a shadow,
because he does not fear God.
• The remarkable thing about fearing God is that when
you fear God you fear nothing else, whereas if you do
not fear God you fear everything else. Oswald
Chambers

23. Matthew 10:28, Fear God!
• Matthew 10:28 "Do not fear those who kill the body but
are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able
to destroy both soul and body in hell.
• Jeremiah 5:21 'Now hear this, O foolish and senseless
people, Who have eyes but do not see; Who have ears but
do not hear. 22 'Do you not fear Me?' declares the LORD. 'Do
you not tremble in My presence? For I have placed the
sand as a boundary for the sea…
• Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction for
wisdom…
• Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of
wisdom…
• To fear and not be afraid- that is the paradox of faith. A. W.
Tozer

24. Matthew 10:28, Fear God!
• Matthew 10:28 "Do not fear those who kill the body but
are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able
to destroy both soul and body in hell.
• Jeremiah 5:21 'Now hear this, O foolish and senseless
people, Who have eyes but do not see; Who have ears but
do not hear. 22 'Do you not fear Me?' declares the LORD. 'Do
you not tremble in My presence? For I have placed the
sand as a boundary for the sea…
• Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction for
wisdom…
• Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of
wisdom…
• To fear and not be afraid- that is the paradox of faith. A. W.
Tozer

25. Acts 13:16, How Do You Witness To Jews?
• NIV Acts 13:16… Men of Israel and you
Gentiles who worship God…
• Acts 13:16-43, an O.T. Bible tour
• Acts 2:22-36
• Acts 3:12-26
• Acts 7:2-53
• Acts 28:23-28
• Isa 7:14, 9:6, 53, Ps 2, Ps 22, Ps 110, Gen 50

26. Acts 13:20 1 Samuel 3,
God Spoke To Him
• NAU Acts 13:20 …judges until Samuel the prophet.
• 1 Samuel 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood and
called as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And
Samuel said, "Speak, for Your servant is listening."
• Deborah Hough tells, “My 3-year-old son, Ian, enjoys
the Bible story about Samuel hearing God's voice at
night. One evening after reading the story to Ian, I
asked him if God had ever spoken to him. To my
surprise, he answered, "Yes.“ "What did God say to
you?" I asked. Ian thought and then said in his
deepest voice, "Ian! Go to bed!"
• That explained why Ian settles down more quickly
when I'm outside his room and tell him to go to bed.”

27. Acts 13:27, Read The Scriptures
• NAU Acts 13:27 "For those who live in Jerusalem,
and their rulers, recognizing neither Him nor the
utterances of the prophets which are read every
Sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning Him.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:27 I adjure you by the Lord to
have this letter read to all the brethren.
• George Whitefield said, “God has condescended
to become an author, and yet people will not
read his writings. There are very few that ever
gave this Book of God, the grand charter of
salvation, one fair reading through.”

28. Acts 13:33, By Raising Up Jesus
• Acts 13:33 he has fulfilled for us, their
children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in
the second Psalm: "'You are my Son; today I
have become your Father.
• Does the “raising up Jesus” refer to the;
• Nativity
• Resurrection or
• Exaltation

29. Bible Knowledge Commentary
• “Do the words by raising up Jesus (v. 33) refer to His
resurrection or to His exaltation? It probably refers to the latter
for several reasons: (1) When the Resurrection is mentioned in
the next verse it is explained as being from the dead. (2) The
same verb "raise up" (anistemi) is used in the sense of elevation
in 3:22,26; 7:37 ("send," NIV). (3) A synonym (egeiro) is used in
13:22 to refer to David's promotion to kingship. (4) The primary
reason for taking it to refer to Jesus' exaltation is the meaning
of Ps 2:7. This Old Testament passage, quoted by Paul (Acts
13:33), described the anointing of the King, which will find its
ultimate fulfillment in the Millennium.
• Paul confirmed the fact of Jesus" resurrection from the dead by
quoting from Isa 55:3 and Ps 16:10 (Acts 13:34-35). Earlier Peter
had argued similarly from Ps 16:10 (see comments on Acts
2:25-32).”

30. Acts 13:36, Memory Verse
• Acts 13:36 "For when David had served God's
purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep;
he was buried with his fathers and his body
decayed.
• An individual believer (personal)
• God's purpose
• In his time and people
• Death ends his earthly ministry

31. Acts 13:36, Purpose Of God
• No individual has any right to come into the
world and go out of it without leaving behind him
distinct and legitimate reasons for having passed
through it. George Washington Carver
• 1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God has not called us for
the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification.
• Acts 13:36 "For David…served the purpose of
God …
• Good goal, motto, and good memory verse!

33. Acts 13:39, Justified
• Acts 13:39 Through him everyone who believes
is justified from everything you could not be
justified from by the law of Moses.
• Justified is a legal status, To demonstrate or
prove to be just, right, or valid;
• 1344 δικαιόω dikaioo {dik-ah-yo'-o}
• Meaning: 1) to render righteous or such he
ought to be 2) to show, exhibit, evince, one to be
righteous, such as he is and wishes himself to be
considered 3) to declare, pronounce, one to be
just, righteous, or such as he ought to be…

35. Acts 13:14, Pisidian Antioch To
Iconium, Acts 13:51
• Iconium (modern
Konya) is located
150 mi. [250 km.]
south of Ankara
and about 100 mi.
[165 km.] east of
Pisidian Antioch —
via the road system

36. Iconium/ Konya
• View looking south
over the modern
city of Konya
(population about
900,000). The
green trees on the
left horizon mark
the rise where the
heart of the
ancient city of
Iconium was
located. The site
has not been
excavated.
• Paul and Barnabas
ministered in
Iconium for about
three months
before fleeing for
their lives.

37. Acts 13:41, Prophetic Warning
• NAS Acts 13:41 'Behold, you scoffers, and marvel,
and perish; For I am accomplishing a work in your
days, A work which you will never believe, though
someone should describe it to you.'"
• Habakkuk predicted a miraculous sign or work of
God, as judgment.
• God repeatedly judges 2 sins in the Scriptures;
child sacrifice and approval of homosexuality. Yet
the only “moral” push that our government
makes is to protect abortion and promote
homosexuality.

38. Acts 13:41, Prophetic Warning
• NAU Habakkuk 1:4 Therefore, the law is ignored
And justice is never upheld. For the wicked
surround the righteous; Therefore, justice comes
out perverted. 5 "Look among the nations!
Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am
doing something in your days-- You would not
believe if you were told. 6 "For behold, I am
raising up the Chaldeans, That fierce and
impetuous people Who march throughout the
earth To seize dwelling places which are not
theirs. 7 "They are dreaded and feared. Their
justice and authority originate with themselves.

39. Habakkuk Explains Why
• Habakkuk 1:12 Are You not from everlasting, O LORD,
my God, my Holy One? We will not die. You, O LORD,
have appointed them to judge; And You, O Rock, have
established them to correct. 13 Your eyes are too pure
to approve evil, And You can not look on wickedness
with favor. Why do You look with favor On those who
deal treacherously? Why are You silent when the
wicked swallow up Those more righteous than they?
• We should never assume we are somehow entitled to
the blessings that God has poured out on us in the
past, either personally or nationally.

40. Habakkuk 1:5, Acts 13:40-41
Never Presume Blessings
• When the prophet Habakkuk questioned God (620 BC),
about God allowing the moral decay in Israel. God's
answered with Habakkuk 1. God said Babylon would
conquer Israel. Israel had "assumed" God would bless
them even in their disobedience. Paul, in 45 AD, used
the 70 year Babylonian captivity, (586 BC), as a warning
of the judgment coming in 70 AD.
• We should not allow complacency in our lives, or
country. “Therefore take heed, so that the thing spoken
of in the Prophets may not come upon you:…”

41. Acts 13:41, 2 Peter 3:3, Scoffers
• NAS Acts 13:41 'Behold, you scoffers, and marvel, and
perish…
• 2 Peter 3:3 Know this first of all, that in the last days
mockers will come with their mocking, following after
their own lusts,
• It is easy to say we believe in God as long as we remain
in the little world we choose to live in; but get out into
the great world of facts, the noisy world where people
are absolutely indifferent to you, where your message
is nothing more than a crazy tale belonging to a bygone
age, can you believe God there? Oswald Chambers

42. NAU Revelation 6:16
…hide us from the
presence of Him who
sits on the throne,
and from the wrath
of the Lamb; 17
because the great
day of Their wrath
has come! And who
is able to stand?"

43. Acts 13:44, The Whole City Assembled
• Acts 13:44 The next Sabbath nearly the whole
city assembled to hear the word of the Lord.
• I wish we could get “the whole city assembled
to hear the word of the Lord” in Boonville!

44. Acts 13:44

45. Acts 13:51
Iconium
Cavemen?The gospel of Jesus Christ!

46. Acts 13:51, What Is The Most
Precious Thing You Have?
• The gospel of Jesus Christ!
• NAU Acts 13:51 But they shook off the dust of
their feet in protest against them and went to
Iconium.
• Matthew 7:6 "Do not give what is holy to dogs,
and do not throw your pearls before swine,…
• Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel,
for it is the power of God for salvation…
• 1 Timothy 1:11…the glorious gospel of the
blessed God
• Mark 8:36 "For what does it profit a man to gain
the whole world, and forfeit his soul?

47. KJV = King James Version
• A ten-year old, under the tutelage of her
grandmother, was becoming quite
knowledgeable about the Bible. Then, one
day, she floored her grandmother by asking,
"Which Virgin was the mother of Jesus?
• The virgin Mary or the King James Virgin ?"

48. Keep Smilin’
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