03 Second Journey of Paul

Summary

This transcript recounts Apostle Paul's second missionary journey, which began in 51 AD. Paul and Silas revisited cities where they had previously preached, traveling through regions like Tarsus, Derby, and Macedonia. Along the way, they recruited Timothy and faced challenges such as illness, persecution, and imprisonment. Despite hardships, Paul continued spreading the gospel, converting people like Lydia and her household. The journey culminated in Corinth, where Paul stayed for 18 months before returning to Syria. Throughout, Paul's deep faith and commitment to sharing the message of Jesus' resurrection remained unwavering.

Takeaways

• 🚶‍♂️ Paul embarked on his second missionary journey in 51 AD, as recorded in Acts 15:36-18:22.
• 🤝 Paul was motivated by concern for the churches he had established on his first journey, desiring to check on their progress.
• 👬 Paul chose Silas to accompany him on this journey, starting their trip by visiting cities through Syria and Cilicia.
• 💪 Despite facing physical illness during the journey, Paul continued to teach and encourage believers, even recruiting Timothy to join them.
• 👣 The journey involved extensive walking, including hazardous mountainous treks and long distances across modern-day Turkey and Greece.
• ⛓️ Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi but miraculously freed after an earthquake, leading to the conversion of the jailer and his family.
• 🌍 The journey spanned key locations like Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth, where Paul preached and established new churches.
• ⛪ Paul spent 18 months in Corinth, one of his longest stays, during which he wrote the letters of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians.
• 🌊 Paul eventually made his way back to Ephesus, leaving Aquila and Priscilla to establish the church there.
• 🙏 Paul’s journey involved about 3,500 miles of travel over 100 days, motivated by his personal encounter with the risen Jesus and his mission to spread the Gospel.

Q & A

What was the main focus of Paul's second journey as recorded in Acts 15:36-18:22?

Paul's second journey focused on revisiting the churches established during his first evangelistic journey, strengthening the disciples, and spreading the gospel to new regions.

Who accompanied Paul on his second journey?

Paul was accompanied by Silas on his second journey, and later Timothy and Luke joined them.

Why did Paul decide to revisit the churches he established during his first journey?

Paul was concerned about the well-being of the believers in the churches and wanted to see how they were doing, as mentioned in Acts 15:35-36.

What challenges did Paul and his companions face during their travels?

Paul and his companions faced many challenges, including physical illness (Galatians 4:13-14), long and hazardous journeys, persecution, beatings, and imprisonment.

Who did Paul recruit in Lystra during his journey, and what role did this person play?

Paul recruited Timothy in Lystra, who had already been serving in the regional churches. Timothy joined Paul’s team for the remainder of the journey.

What vision did Paul receive while in Troas, and how did it influence the direction of his mission?

Paul received a vision of a Macedonian man pleading for help, which he interpreted as God's calling to preach in Macedonia. This led him to sail to Neapolis and begin work in Philippi.

What significant event took place during Paul’s visit to Philippi?

In Philippi, Paul and Silas were imprisoned after casting out a demon from a slave girl. An earthquake opened the prison doors, but they did not escape. As a result, the jailer and his family were converted and baptized.

What was the outcome of Paul’s time in Thessalonica?

Paul preached in the synagogue for three weeks, making converts. However, some Jews caused trouble, leading to Paul and Silas being sent to Berea for their safety.

What was Paul's experience in Athens, and how did he adapt his message there?

In Athens, Paul delivered a contextualized sermon on the Areopagus, using the image of the 'unknown God' to connect with the local audience. Although only a few believed, his approach demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

How long did Paul stay in Corinth, and what significance did this city hold in his ministry?

Paul stayed in Corinth for 18 months, the longest stay of his journey. Corinth was a significant, immoral city where Paul established a church and wrote his letters to the Thessalonians.

Outlines

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🚶 Paul's Second Missionary Journey Begins

In the spring of 51 AD, Paul embarks on his second missionary journey, as recorded in Acts 15:36-18:22. He expresses concern for the churches established during his first journey and decides to visit them. Paul, accompanied by Silas, begins the journey on foot, passing through Syria and Cilicia, where they encourage the churches. They travel for several days to reach Tarsus, Paul's hometown, and then continue through the Tarsus mountains to Derbe and Lystra, where they recruit Timothy. Despite suffering from illness, Paul presses on, teaching and encouraging the believers. After visiting Iconium and Antioch of Pisidia, the team is led by the Spirit not to enter Asia, so they embark on a lengthy trek toward Troas.

05:00

🚢 Vision of the Macedonian Man and Journey to Philippi

While in Troas, Paul receives a vision of a man from Macedonia asking for help. Taking this as a divine sign, Paul and his team sail across the Aegean Sea to Neapolis and then walk to Philippi, a Roman colony. Without a synagogue, the Jews in Philippi gather by the river for prayer. Paul meets and converts Lydia, a businesswoman, and baptizes her household. After casting out an evil spirit from a slave girl, Paul and Silas are falsely accused and imprisoned, yet they remain joyful. An earthquake opens the prison, and the jailer and his family become believers. Paul and Silas are released the next morning and continue their journey through Amphipolis to Thessalonica.

10:01

🏃 Trouble in Thessalonica and the Journey to Athens

Paul teaches in the synagogue in Thessalonica for three weeks, making some converts, but also facing opposition from the local Jews. Believers from Philippi support Paul by bringing offerings, but he and Silas are eventually sent to Berea for safety. In Berea, the people are receptive to the Gospel, but trouble follows from Thessalonica, forcing Paul to flee to Athens. Silas and Timothy stay behind temporarily. Paul travels alone to Athens, where he delivers a sermon on the Areopagus, addressing the worship of an 'unknown god' but with limited success. He then continues to Corinth, where he meets Aquila and Priscilla.

⛪ Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Return to Antioch

Paul spends 18 months in Corinth, a city known for its immorality, establishing a strong church. During his stay, he writes letters to the Thessalonians. After completing his ministry in Corinth, Paul travels with Aquila and Priscilla to Ephesus, where he preaches in the synagogue before continuing on to Caesarea. From there, he visits the church in Jerusalem and then returns to Antioch. Paul’s second journey covers about 3,500 miles, mostly on foot, and he remains dedicated to spreading the Gospel despite the physical and spiritual challenges he faces.

Keywords

💡Paul

Paul is a central figure in the New Testament, known for his missionary journeys to spread Christianity. In the video, Paul embarks on his second missionary journey, traveling to various cities to strengthen existing churches and preach the Gospel. His leadership and experiences, including hardships like imprisonment, form the narrative's backbone.

💡Second Evangelistic Journey

The second evangelistic journey refers to Paul's mission to revisit the cities where he had previously preached, as mentioned in Acts 15:36 through 18:22. The journey spans numerous locations across modern-day Turkey, Greece, and Syria, where Paul and his companions evangelized and supported new believers.

💡Antioch

Antioch was a significant early Christian center and a launching point for Paul's missionary journeys. In the video, Paul initially ministers in Antioch before feeling the need to revisit the churches he helped establish on his first journey. It symbolizes both a spiritual home and a strategic hub for spreading Christianity.

💡Silas

Silas was Paul's companion on his second missionary journey. In the video, Silas plays a crucial role in accompanying Paul, supporting the ministry, and facing hardships together. His presence highlights the collaborative nature of early Christian missions.

💡Timothy

Timothy, a young disciple, joins Paul and Silas during their journey, symbolizing the next generation of Christian leadership. Recruited in Lystra, Timothy helps expand the mission. His role illustrates Paul's commitment to mentorship and ensuring the continuity of the church’s mission.

💡Iconium

Iconium was one of the cities Paul visited during his journey, as mentioned in Acts 16:1-5. In the video, Paul, Silas, and Timothy's visit to Iconium is highlighted as a place where they successfully strengthened believers and made new converts. It shows the spread of Christianity in the region.

💡Vision of the Macedonian Man

The vision of the Macedonian man is a pivotal moment where Paul receives divine direction to go to Macedonia. In the video, this vision occurs in Troas, signaling God's will for Paul to spread the Gospel in Europe. It marks a shift in Paul's mission and underscores the spiritual guidance in his journey.

💡Philippi

Philippi is a key city on Paul's journey, where he converts Lydia, a businesswoman, and faces imprisonment after casting out a demon from a slave girl. The earthquake in Philippi, which leads to the jailer's conversion, is one of the dramatic events from Acts 16:25-34 depicted in the video.

💡Areopagus

The Areopagus refers to the place in Athens where Paul delivered a sermon to the Greek council. In the video, Paul's speech on the 'unknown God' exemplifies his ability to contextualize the Gospel for different audiences, particularly Gentile philosophers. It demonstrates his skill in cross-cultural evangelism.

💡Corinth

Corinth was a significant city on Paul's journey, known for its immorality and as a hub of trade and culture. In the video, Paul spends 18 months in Corinth, the longest stay of his mission, establishing a strong church and writing letters to the Thessalonians. It highlights his dedication to urban evangelism in challenging environments.

Highlights

Paul begins his second journey into Pioneer territory, recorded in Acts 15:36 through 18:22.

Paul expressed concern for the churches established on his first evangelistic journey, prompting his return visit.

Paul chose Silas as his companion, and they began their journey on foot through Syria and Cilicia.

They revisited Tarsus, Paul's hometown, and walked through the Tarsus mountains to Derby, strengthening the churches along the way.

Timothy, already active in regional churches, joined Paul and Silas on their mission in Lystra.

During the journey, Paul became ill, as noted in Galatians 4:13-14, but he continued to teach and encourage the believers.

The Holy Spirit guided the missionaries, redirecting them away from Asia and leading them to Macedonia after a vision in Troas.

Paul and his team met Lydia, a businesswoman, in Philippi. She and her household were converted and baptized by the river.

Paul cast out an evil spirit from a fortune-telling slave girl in Philippi, which led to his imprisonment, but the subsequent earthquake freed them.

The jailer in Philippi and his entire family became believers and were baptized after witnessing Paul’s miraculous prison escape.

Despite opposition in Thessalonica, Paul and Silas made converts and received offerings from Philippian believers during their stay.

Paul fled from Berea to Athens to avoid persecution, leaving Silas and Timothy to continue the work in Berea.

Paul delivered a famous sermon on the Areopagus in Athens, preaching about the 'unknown God,' but only a few men believed.

In Corinth, Paul worked as a tentmaker with Aquilla and Priscilla while establishing a church, staying for 18 months—the longest of his journeys.

Paul returned to Antioch after an extensive journey, traveling over 3,500 miles, including 100 days of walking, funded by modest resources.

Transcripts

in the spring of 51 ad Paul begins a

second journey into the Pioneer

territory this is recorded in Acts 1536

through 1822 well Paul undoubtedly

enjoyed the ministry in in Antioch but

it wasn't going to be long until he was

ready to make another Journey now he was

concerned about the churches established

on the first Evangelistic Journey Paul

said to Barnabas let us go back and

visit our Brethren and every city where

we have preached the word of the Lord

and see how they're doing in Acts 15

35-36 Paul chose Silas to accompany him

then they began their Journey on foot to

their first destination passing through

Syria and cissa encouraging the churches

that must have been founded out of the

ministry of Paul's earlier Ministry out

of Tarsus or out of the ministry at

Antioch by some of the other disciples

they got to Tarsus Paul's home town in

Acts 223 journey of about 7 Days walking

plus time to the

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churches Paul and Silas walk seven days

again through the Tarsus mountains to

Derby through the valleys and breaks in

the mountain passes

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up to the 3,300 ft interior

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Plateau after a visit they tked another

3 Days To lisra where they met Timothy

who had already been serving in the

regional churches he was recruited to

join their team

during this trip Paul became sick with a

physical disease according to Galatians

4:13 to14 but continued teaching and

encouraging the

Believers now three of them walked

together two days onto

Iconium in these towns they had success

in strengthening the disciples and

making new converts in Acts 16 1-5

they proceeded another 5 days to Antioch

of pidia on the border of the province

of Asia

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and as they departed Antioch in two days

they came to a Crossroads with two

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choices and they were led by the spirit

not to go into Southwest into Asia now

now so they headed north to the border

of bethenia act 16:7 beginning a

month-long trik across modern-day

turkey it was another nine days walk

North only to find the spirit would not

let them continue into bethenia

the choice now was a long 23-day

hazardous mountainous journey to reach

the Western coastal town of traz in Acts

168 on the aian

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seat likely some of the events described

in 2 Corinthians 11 occurred during this

trip though not not mentioned by Luke

beatings floggings Bandits

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Etc in troz the team was joined by a

medical doctor named Luke who began to

write the story of this Evangelistic

Journey during the night of their visit

in troz Paul received a vision of a

Macedonian man pleading with Paul to

come to help them act 169 which Paul

took as God's leading so they

immediately got passage on a ship

sailing to samois halfway across the aan

sea they caught a ship then to continue

on to the sea port of neopolis in

Macedonia followed by 11m walk to

Philippi a Roman Colony for Roman

citizens

in Philippi there was no synagogue so

the Jews met for prayer on the banks of

the Gangi River until they had enough

men to start a synagogue there Paul's

team met with them and they shared the

gospel businesswoman named Lydia and

other members of her household were

converted and baptized in the river in

Acts 161

13-15 one day Paul cast out an evil

spirit from a fortune teller's psychic

slave girl and her owners falsely

accused them so they were thrown into

prison beaten and put into bonds yet

they they were singing and rejoicing

acts 16: 16- 24 that night an earthquake

occurred opening the cells but no

prisoner escaped thanks to Paul as a

result the Jailer and all of his family

became Believers and were baptized late

that same night in Acts 16:25 to 34 the

next morning they were released from

prison with some embarrassment to the

authorities act 16:35 to4 who requested

that they leave the

city passing through amphibolis

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to

Apollonia in a 5-day walk they came to

thessalonica where Paul taught for 3

weeks they preached in the synagogue and

made converts but some Jews made trouble

in Acts 17 1-9

during this day in thessalonica at least

twice during the month some Believers

from Philippi carried two offerings 100

miles to Paul and his team recorded in

Philippians 4:1

15-16 only Paul and Silas were sent by

night to Berea for safety reasons so

Timothy and maybe now Luke stayed a

little longer in thessalonica then later

they caught up with Paul in Athens after

the 2-day 44m Trek to Berea they found

ready Minds to receive the Gospel who

compared everything with the Old

Testament scriptures according to acts

17711 but the troublemakers arrived from

Philippi so Paul fled with some of the

Brethren on a journey to Athens to avoid

them acts 1710 through1 15 leing Silas

and Timothy and Berea temporarily acts

171

14-15 this was possibly during the

winter of 51 to 52 ad the journey from

Berea to Athens was about 12 days of

walking or about 240 Mi or maybe 4 days

by ship the men from Maria that escorted

Paul returned with a letter for Silas

and Timothy to join them in Athens in

Acts 17 verse 15 Athens was the home of

the goddess Athena and the greatest

University of the ancient world Athens

had more idols and images than all of

Greece there was a synagogue with devout

Gentiles who listened to Paul's

reasoning from scriptures but his sermon

on the areopagus a prominent Cliff near

the Acropolis before the Council of the

court of justice was a classic

contextualized message he used the image

of the unknown God according to chapter

17: 23 perhaps because only a few men

became followers and believed in 1734

Paul decided to head to Corinth about a

3-Day Walk where he met aquill and

Priscilla who had fled from the mounting

persecution in Rome and were practicing

a tent making profession just as Paul

did according to acts 18:3 this is the

only mention of Paul's secular

profession Paul remained in Corinth for

18 months the longest residence of his

three Journeys Corinth was a city of

about 600,000 we estimate and called the

ornament of Greece but was grossly

immoral sometimes referred to as the

Sodom and gomorra of Greece it was home

of the Temple of aphrodis on top of the

1750 ft Mountain near Corin staffed with

a thousand Temple prostitutes male and

female here Paul wrote first and 2

Thessalonians to the churches they had

just started a few months before once

the church was established it was time

for Paul to return to Syria according to

18: 18 so he left the church with his

disciples and traveled along with aquill

and Priscilla to Ephesus they headed

toward centrea the port city of Corinth

where he cut off his hair to fulfill a

vow in Acts 18:18 then they sailed

across the aian sea to Ephesus as a stop

and route back to Syria something drew

Paul to Ephesus even temporarily so he

preached in the synagogues and perhaps

had some converts he was traveling with

the couple quill and Priscilla who would

remain in Ephesus to establish the

church and later Apollos the great

Expositor would join them Paul then

sailed 1,083 mi from Ephesus for cesaria

on the Judean Coast in about 6 to 7 Days

in a Direct ship to arrive at a feast

time Paul then went up it says and

greeted the church likely the church in

Jerusalem according to acts

18:22 this was probably during the feast

time of the Jews and following that he

went down to Antioch about 360 mil North

or about a 20day walk then Paul remained

sometime in Antioch an undefined period

according to 1823 before beginning his

return trip to Ephesus this second

Journey traveled about 3,50 Mi

approximately 100 days of walking at a

cost of about 314 dinari or about

$1,100 for each member of the team Paul

lived and served with a passion of one

who had seen the Risen Savior personally

and knew Jesus was with him wherever he

went to tell the world what his savior

had accomplished on the cross and that

he was still alive