Paul’s Missionary Journey

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Pauls Missionary Journey

• Doni Hill
• BIL 102B Prof. Dave Smith
• October 30, 2002

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Pauls Missionary Journey

• St Paul 14th-century mosaic from theKariye
  Camii, Istanbul. (Brownrigg333)

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First Journey Cities are listed from first visit
to last.

• Salamis
• Antioch
• Paphos
• Perga
• Antioch of Pisidia
• Iconium
• Lystra
• Derbe
• Attalia

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Map of First Journey
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Paphos
Paphos is a city off the island of Cyprus.
During the time of Paul, this city was known as
the home of Aphrodite and a great port for ships.
Today it is known for their many bird sightings
and their archeological find of a 4th century
B.C. theater. The University of Sydney has been
taking excavation teams over to Paphos to dig up
this amazing find. The Nea Paphos Hellenistic
Theater is on the north-east corner of this
ancient city. While in Paphos, Paul and
Barnabas encountered a blind, false, prophet
named Bar-Jesus. Bar-Jesus was ordered by
Sergius Paulus to see what Paul and Barnabas were
actually preaching about. Bar-Jesus hated the
gospel and tried to get the people not to believe
what Paul was telling them. Paul, who was filled
with the holy spirit, tore out the blindness to
this false prophet. This miracle was the cause
for many of the people to believe.
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Antioch of Pisidia
Antioch of Pisidia is a city in the country of
Galatia. The circumference of Pisidia is 120
miles west to east. The area is made of rugged
mountains with many beautiful lakes to accompany
it. The land is also very fertile with great
plains for animal grazing. In the 3rd century
B.C. the Roman aqueduct was discovered by
Seleucus Nicator. During the time of Paul most
people were considered to be savages, which many
think is a main reason for Pauls visit. On the
Sabbath day, in Pisidia, Paul and Barnabas went
to the synagogue. There Paul shared with the
Jews and Gentiles about the Messiah, the ministry
of John the Baptist, and about the resurrection.
Many people were saved after hearing this, but
many of the Jews told the city leaders and Paul
and Barnabas were thrown out of the city. They
left, but not without the joy and holy spirit in
their hearts.
The Roman aqueduct at Antioch of Pisidia
(Brownrigg330)
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Inconium
Known as the garden city, Inconium has vast
fertilization of rivers and grasslands. This
city is very popular for its connection with the
trade-route leading directly to Cilician Gates
and connected by a cross-road with a highway to
Euphrates. In the 3rd B.C. century this city was
ruled by the Seleuids. Paul was persecuted here
on his first journey, but re-visited on his way
back. Pauls success for converting Jews and
Gentiles was very great. Although, the Jews who
were in disbelief rallied up the Gentiles against
Paul. In return, Paul spent a great deal of time
preaching here with boldness and God blessed him
with signs and miracles. These things were
great, but the city was still divided. There was
a threat by the people to Paul and Barnabas that
they would be stoned. They left as soon as they
could to Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe.
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Lystra
Lystra was built on an isolated hill in a
secluded valley, 3,780 feet above sea level.
Though this city has a great Greek culture its
location is not close enough to make it a good
trade route. It does attract some tourist. The
Jewish colony in Pauls days were small and there
was never any mention of a synagogue in Lystra.
A crippled man was found in Lystra and Paul
saw that he had faith, so he healed the man.
When this happened the Lyconians began to say
that Paul and Barnabas were gods. When this news
reached the men they tore their clothes, and
running into the town, they tried to make the
people understand their message. This was not
affective and the people started to stone Paul
and left him in the city for dead. The next day
however, Paul and Barnabas left for Derbe.
From a 5th century ivory casket, Paul is being
stoned by Lystra.
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Derbe
Derbe was politically Galtalian. The natives
are mostly bilingual, but Greek is the main
language, and culture, of this city. The
location of Derbe is great because it is on a
trade route that is between Ephesus and Antioch
of Syria. This was one of the cities that Paul
was not persecuted at. He made a trip to Derbe
on every one of his missionary journeys.
There was great success in this city. Many
people were converted, saved, and made disciples.
When there job was done in Derbe, Paul traveled
back through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch. In
these cities they encouraged and strengthened the
disciples. Elders were also appointed to the
church in each city and Paul took time to fast
and pray for them, dedicating them to the Lord.
This strengthened the churched and the elders.
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Second Journey

• Antioch
• Issus
• Tarsus
• Derbe
• Lystra
• Iconium
• Antioch of Pisidia
• Troas
• Neapolis
• Philippi

• Amphipolis
• Ampollonia
• Thessalonica
• Berea
• Athens
• Corinth
• Cenchrea
• Ephesus
• Caesarea
• Jerusalem

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Map of Second Journey
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Philippi
Philippi is a city that was built on the Pangean
range where in 168B.C. the Romans divided it into
four districts. People were not allowed to marry
or own property outside of there district. In
42B.C. the districts were conquered and the city
became a mini Rome. This was also a city that
had no synagogues so the women would meet outside
of the town gates and a place of prayer. this
gave women a certain prestige in the church when
they were finally built. Philippi is the city
for which Paul wrote a letter to the Philippians.
On Pauls second journey he came to this city
which the emperor had made a Roman colony. There
Paul preached the good word and a woman from that
area became saved, and started a church in her
home. Though the church had small beginnings,
Gods plan was to make it large and the city soon
became an active Christian community. Paul
visited this church at least three times
throughout his life. One of the members was
joined by Paul to travel, and even assist, him
while he was in prison.
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Paul's prison at Philippi. Paul bore the scarsof
the flogging which he received at Philippi
forthe rest of his life. (Brownrigg332)
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Athens
Home of philosophy and the shrine to art, Roman
conquers tried to extend this influence
throughout the nation. This was a city where
gods were worshipped and Athenians were always
treated well by anyone who crossed their paths.
Though this city seems to live on its beauty, the
beauty was the cause of its fall. The decay of
Athens was through the lack of its citizens to
bring fourth real works. There was a time where
everything seemed to be a replica of someone
else's work. In Athens Paul was faced with many
Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. The city
showed how their nature was to worship many idols
and gods rather then the true God. Paul
immediately took to speaking the truth about God
and attempting to turn the people away from their
gods. He told them that God doesnt live in
temples and is the creator of life. Many people
didnt believe what Paul was teaching, but there
were some who invited Paul back to tell them more
about the true God.
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Corinth
Corinth is the commercial capitol of Greece.
This city was one of the first homes to Christian
light. Corinth was in a great location with
harbors close by for merchant ships to port
known as the bridge of the sea. Paul didnt
intend to stay at Corinth long, but he received a
vision from God and stayed anyways. Later he was
invited to stay at God-Fearing Titus Justus
house. This was a blessing because Titus was
known as a very powerful man in the city and by
showing the citizens this gesture it brought more
people to the Lord, through Paul having now such
a high status. When Paul arrived he was
greeted by Aquila and his wife, Priscilla. They
took Paul in and he worked for them as a
tentmaker. Every Sabbath Paul went to the
synagogue to preach and tried to persuade the
people to turn from their evil ways. Paul was
successful with his mission there, for he did
have some converts. God showed Paul in a vision
that he would be safe and that he was to stay in
Corinth. Paul stayed for almost a year and a
half. While there, Jews brought Paul to court
trying to charge him with the teaching of other
ways to worship God, other than what the law
already commanded. A man named Gallio interceded
on Pauls behalf and the Jews who took Paul to
court beat the synagogue ruler. The beating was
meant for Paul.
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Caesarea
Named in honor of Augustus, Caesarea was once
the chief port of Palestine. This city was
rebuilt by Herod the Great and was closely
associated with the Apostolic Church. Judea is
the political capitol of Caesarea and was popular
for its theological university. This city was
beautifully filled with theaters, palaces,
arches, and alters. Unfortunately, little is
left to mark this city. But, missionaries love
to visit because it was once the cradle of the
Gentile Church. When he landed at Caesarea, he
went up and greeted the church... Acts 1822 By
saying the word up some scholars think that
Paul was actually going up to Jerusalem which
was where his second journey ended and and then
traveled to Antioch and began his third. He was
side tracked by Caesarea because of a ship wreck.
This city is known as a seaport for sailors and
explorers. This picture is a theater that was
found by archeologist.
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A picture of the Caesarea theater from the sea
looking into the stadium.
A look at the theater from the seats and seeing
how close it is to the seaport.
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem, being the capitol of Israel, is
situated high in the Judean Hills. This place
holds magic, beauty, ancient history and
spiritual sanctity. King David established this
wonderful city over 3000 years ago and its wonder
is still awing people today. The City of Gold,
as it is known to its people is still very much a
powerful influence on anyone who visits
there. While at Jerusalem, there was a meeting
to discuss this matter. Peter stood and declared
that it was not necessary to have these Gentiles
circumcised for they were saved by the same grace
that saved him. The Gentiles were to obey the
other laws but not to worry about this one. Then
the apostles and elders sent delegates along with
Paul and Barnabas to Antioch of Syria to inform
of the final decision.
Jerusalem at Dusk
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Third Journey

• Antioch
• Issus
• Tarsus
• Derbe
• Lystra
• Iconium
• Antioch of Pisidia
• Laodicea
• Ephesus
• Smyrna
• Pergamum
• Toars
• Neapolis
• Philippi

• Amphipolis
• Apollonia
• Thessalonica
• Bera
• Athens
• Corinth
• Assos
• Mitylene
• Miletus
• Patara
• Tyre
• Potelmais
• Caesarea
• Jerusalem

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Map of Third Journey
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Ephesus
The Cayster river, in ancient times, laid at the
foot of the Ephesus gate, but over time it has
silted from this city. Inside the walls of this
city was the temple of Artemis, which was
discovered and lies about 5 miles from the coast.
Back in Pauls time this city was under Rome and
the population was roughly around three thousand.
It was at this city where Paul wrote the
Corinthian letters. This may seem to be the most
important event that took place in this city, but
Paul did something even greater. He found many
believers here the only problem was, when asked
if they had received the holy spirit into their
lives, the people didnt know what he was talking
about. Paul shared with them about Jesus and the
holy spirit. For three moths Paul preached in
the synagogues on this matter. Many people
accepted his teachings and many did not. Those
who did, and believed, were baptized again (they
had been previously baptized by John the Baptist)
in the name of the Lord Jesus. After this Paul
laid his hands on them and they were filled with
the holy spirit.
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Thessalonica
This unique name came from unusual hot springs
found in this part of Macedonia. The city itself
was well built for war defense with its houses
rising from rocky slopes, surrounded by high
white walls. Thessalonica was later made a naval
station. Paul was very successful in converting
many Greeks simply by them accepting the Jewish
faith. In Pauls second journey, he stopped
here for a brief time but was successful in
converting many of the Jews that lived there. On
this journey he stopped to see the people and to
encourage as many of them as he could. This was
just one of his many stops that he took on his
way to Greece. By looking at the map of his
third journey, it is easy to see that Paul could
have easily gone from Ephesus to Athens by way of
ship, but he chose to go a longer way as so to
reach more people. Time was not an issue for
Paul, he was more concerned about reaching
unbelievers then he was about making good time.
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Troas
Troas was a seaport in Asia Minor. The name
Troas comes from an abbreviation of Trojan
Alexandria. Julius Caesar almost made it the
capitol of the empire over Rome. Pauls visits
to Troas were very brief (having to always be
called away to another place), but he did visit
three times. Paul stayed at Troas a week
preaching and sharing the good news. On his last
day of preaching they took part in the Lords
super. Since Paul was leaving the next day he
stayed well into the night preaching. There was
a man there who was desperately trying not to
fall asleep. The problem was when he eventually
fell asleep he literally fell three stories. At
this, Paul ran downstairs to check on him and he
was dead, but Paul told the others that he was
alive. He returned back up stairs and the young
man was taken home unhurt. The next day Paul
left by land to the city of Assos.
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Miletus
After Darius overtook this Greek colony it
didnt have much political power. The city
became very isolated and nature just overtook for
itself. This was one city Paul did not intend to
go. He was on a ship that was not going to land
at Ephesus. This was some what of a good thing
because it was probably still unsafe for him
there. Paul sent for the elders of Ephesus.
When they came he told them of how he had been
called to go to Jerusalem. He told them he knew
there would be much suffering that he would
encounter, but he had to go and that God would
use him there. Paul knew that his own life was
not as important as it was to serve the Lord, so
he would go and encounter whatever evil may be
there to destroy him. Gods will would be carried
out no matter what happened. Paul prayed for the
elders and then they walked Paul to his ship.
The theatre at Miletus, Paul's last port ofcall
in Asia on his was back to Jerusalem atthe end
of his Third Journey. (Brownrigg337)
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Tyre
The surface of this city was not very big at
all. With about 140 acres this city has managed
to build factories, dockyards, a canal, and a
temple. The buildings are many stories high and
somewhat crowded in the streets. Many of the
people here worshiped a god called Melkart, but
Christianity moved in when people went to see the
Prophet of Nazareth in Galilee. When Paul and
Luke were here the people didnt have a church,
but met and said they spoke through the spirit.
This city was eventually destroyed my Muslims at
the fall of Acre. This city was only a
seven day rest stop for Paul. The spirit came
over the people here and they tried to convince
Paul not to go to Jerusalem. Paul knew what he
had to do and it was to continue on. On his way
out of the town he was followed by the disciples,
their wives and their children praying for Paul's
safety and well being. Paul and the congregation
said their goodbyes and the ship left and the
people returned home.
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