ACTS 13
4 Outlines
Acts 13:1-4
FIRST MISSIONARIES
SUPPLY OF GODLY
MEN – Vs. 1
SEPARATION TO
GOD’S SERVICE – Vs. 2
SUPPLICATION FOR
GOD’S HELP – Vs. 3
SENDING BY GOD’S
HOLY SPIRIT – Vs. 4
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Acts 13:1-3
CALLED TO MISSIONS
THE MEN - Vs. 1
There are seven men
mentioned as being busy in the ministry.
They were all serving the Lord faithfully where they were. Don't expect
to be called to missionary service unless you can serve the Lord right where
you are!
THE MINISTRY - Vss. 1, 2
They were prophets and
teachers. They ministered to the Lord and fasted.
THE MANDATE - Vs. 3
The Holy Spirit called
on them to separate or set apart Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work of
missions. Notice that this was a work to which God had called. Man was only
asked to put his approval on what God had already decided.
THE METHOD (OF
SEPARATION) - Vs.3
1. They fasted.
2. They prayed.
3. They laid hands.
4. They sent them.
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Acts 13:1-4
WHEN THE CHURCH SENDS
MISSIONARIES
When a local church
sends missionaries in the will of God there will be certain things that are
true.
GIFTED PEOPLE WILL BE
USING THEIR SPIRITUAL GIFTS - Vs. 1, Ephesians 4:11-12 1 Peter 4:10-11
GREAT DEDICATION WILL BE
SHOWN
Vs. 2 "As they
ministered to the Lord, and fasted, "
GRACIOUS CALLING WILL
COME FROM GOD
Vs. 2 - "...the
Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have
called them."
GENERAL AGREEMENT WILL
BE PRESENT
Vs. 3 - "And when
they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them
away."
GOD'S APPROVAL WILL BE
SENSED
Vs. 4 - "So they,
being sent forth by the Holy Ghost..."
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Acts 13:4-13
ALONG THE TRAIL
If you are a born again Christian, you are on the
trail, or path, or road which will ultimately bring you to Heaven. Along the trail you will meet many different
types of people in general, and fellow Christians in particular..
(Here I suggest you mention some unique Christians you've known, who were a
little different, but in love with the Lord.).
Along Paul's trail to Heaven, he met many different
people. In our text, we see the
beginning of the first missionary journey which Paul made. Along the trail with Paul we met at least
four different people.
(Begin by explaining Vss. 1-3)
MARK - RENEGING - Vss. 5, 13
This was the young cousin of Barnabas, who began the
trip, but reneged on his commitment. When Barnabas wanted to take Mark the next
time, Paul said "No." (Acts
15:36-40). Eventually Mark got
straightened out, and reconciled to Paul (2 Timothy
BAR-JESUS - (ELYMAS) -
RESISTING - Vss. 6-8
This man resisted the work of God.
PAUL - RELYING - Vss. 9-11
Paul relied on God to resist the resister, Elymas was struck blind for a period of time.
SERGIUS PAULUS -
RECEIVING - Vss. 7, 12
The governor of the area, was
impressed by what Paul did, and "astonished at the doctrine of the
Lord." He believed on Christ.
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Acts 13:13-41
CHOICES
INTRODUCTION – Vss. 13-15 – Paul gets an
opportunity to preach the Gospel.
GOD’S CHOICE OF A NATION – Vss. 16-19 –
GOD’S CHOICE OF A KING – Vss. 20-22 –
David
GOD’S CHOICE OF A SAVIOR – Vss. 23-29 –
Jesus
GOD’S CHOICE OF RESURRECTION – Vss.
30-37
MAN’S CHOICE
FOR SALVATION – Vss. 38-41 – The Lord Jesus Christ