TEACHING NOTE SUMMARY FOR ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Lesson 14 - Paul's Secondary Missionary Journey


Focal Point:
"After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia,
concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them"
Acts 16:10


NEW TEAM: Includes Silas and Timothy

Acts 15:36 - 16:10


Principle


In Your Quest for Doing What is Right, and Before You Jump to Conclusions,
Leave Room for God's Sovereignty
(Paul and Barnabas…Circumcision of Timothy)

Where do I need to do "all and only" what the Father tells me to do?


NEW CONTINENT: Europe

Acts 16:11 - 17:14


Principle


Initial Success May Give Way to Strong Opposition

Am I finding that my ministry is getting harder with the passage of time?


NEW AUDIENCE: Limited results in wide-open "Anything Goes" Athens

Acts 17:15 - 34


Principle


Successful Witnessing Requires Knowing Your Audience

How much effort do I make to understand and find a common ground for witnessing about Jesus Christ?


NEW OPPORTUNITY: A Year and a Half in Corinth

Acts 18:1 - 22


Principle


God Gives Personal Encouragement to His Own in Ways That Are Personal to Them

Am I looking for the personal encouragement that God wants to give me?