Paul’s Ministry Begins

The Commencement of the Journey, vv. 1-3

A. The Godly Elders at Antioch, v. 1

B. The Godly Exercise at Antioch, vv. 2-3

1. They were remarkable in service, v. 2a
2. They were responsive to the Spirit, v. 2b
3. They were ready for sacrifice, v. 3
   • Praying for Barnabas and Saul
   • Partners with Barnabas and Saul
   • Parting with Barnabas and Saul

The Complications of the Journey, vv. 4-13

A. Dealing with Delusion, vv. 4-12

1. Their first steps, vv. 4-5
   • Their movements, v. 4
   • Their message, v. 5a
   • Their minister, v. 5b
2. Their final stop, v. 6a
3. Their fierce struggle, vv. 6b-12
   • The Initial Contact, vv. 6b-7
     • The false-hearted prophet, v. 6b
     • The fair-minded proconsul, v. 7
   • The Inevitable Confrontation, vv. 8-11
     • The Foe’s jealous behavior, v. 8
     • The Foe’s Jewish background, vv. 9-10
     • The Foe’s judicial blindness, v. 11
   • The Individual Convert, v. 12

B. Dealing with Difficulty, v. 13

1. Difficult places, v. 13a
2. Difficult people, v. 13b

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