1st Mission Cities
What happened to Paul in Lystra?
Paul was stoned
How did the Roman Empire encourage the spread of the gospel?
The Romans had good, safe roads. They had a common language. Almost everyone understood and spoke Greek.
While Paul was in Troas, he had a vision from the Holy Spirit to travel to what city?
Macedonia.
Who decided to start traveling with Paul on his second journey?
Silas (Timothy and Luke later on)
Why were Paul and Silas thrown into jail?
2 slave owners could no longer make money off of the girl that was demon possessed (fortune teller).
Where did the Spirit call on Paul and Barnabas to start their mission to the Gentiles?
Antioch (Syria)
What made Paul qualified to spread to gospel to Gentiles?
Paul was a Jew, but he still understood Greek and Roman. He was also a full Roman citizen.
Lydia was a wealthy business woman, what city did she host Paul in?
Philippi.
Why did Paul and Barnabas decide to split up for the second journey?
Paul and Barnabas disagreed about whether or not to take John Mark along with them for a second time.
Describe where Paul and Silas were thrown.
A tiny, dark, airless cell, in the middle of the prison. They were fastened in stocks.
What city did John Mark leave Paul and Barnabas?
Perga
What personal characteristics made Barnabas good for missionary work?
He was an encourager. He was generous and trusted the Lord.
After preaching the word in Thessalonica, some Jews became jealous and instigated a riot. Where did Paul and Silas travel to after Thessalonica?
Berea.
What is the name of the main road that connected major cities around Greece and Macedonia?
The Via Egnatia.
In jail, describe the events that took place at midnight.
An earthquake shook the prison, the prisoners were set free but chose not to escape.
What city did Paul decide to turn around and go back to Antioch?
Derbe.
Why did Paul make the name switch from Saul to Paul?
Paul was his Roman name, and he wanted to relate to the Gentile world.
What city had an altar "To an Unknown God"?
Athens
What city did Paul and Silas start their second missionary journey in?
Jerusalem.
What did the jailer do in this situation?
What was the purpose for Paul's angry letter to the Galatians?
Paul was telling the Galatians that they were wrong and in danger of eternal condemnation for preaching something different than the gospel.
What was Barnabas' real name?
Joseph - they called him Barnabas which means "son of encouragement"
What city were Priscilla and Aquila originally from?
Rome.
Why was Timothy a good addition to Paul and Silas' team?
Timothy's mother was a Jew and his father was a Gentile.
What city were Paul and Silas thrown in jail?
Philippi.