Acts 13-14: Paul's First Mission
Paul's first mission was the first of three journeys over the next several years. Paul became known as a missionary to Gentiles.

1.    Using the map “Paul’s 1st Journey” found in the map section of the institute student manual (p. 218), list the name of the place Paul started this mission and four other cities he taught in.
Damascus, Arabia, Tarsus, Antioch, Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Derce, Lystra, Perga, Salamis, Paphos

2.    Review Acts 13:1–5 and outline in writing three points that could help a missionary who is discouraged.
Never lose faith in the Lord (or in yourself, for that matter). The Lord has a plan for you.
When you preach the gospel unto the people, you are also learning more of the gospel as well.
Never deny inspiration from the Lord.

3.    Read the Bible Dictionary entry for “Barnabas” and the institute student manual commentary for Acts 9:27, “Who Was Barnabas?” (p. 259). Write a paragraph describing Barnabas. What blessings and advantages do you see for the Lord sending missionaries out two by two?
Barnabas, "son of consolation," sold his possessions then went with the apostles. He was sent to work with Saul by the apostles in Antioch. He was not on of the twelve Apostles himself, but he was regarded as one.
Because Saul and Barnabas are two different people with different personalities, the Lord allows their differences to reach out to more people. It can also allow the companions to become closer spiritually and to be able to work together as team, despite their differences.

4.    Review Acts 14:8–18. Explain in writing what happened to Paul and Barnabas. How did Paul and Barnabas respond to this praise and attention?
There was a man who was born lame and was not able to walk and Paul looked at him and just knew there was potential that he could walk again. Paul blessed him and he was able to walk again. The people saw this and were amazed at what they had just seen. They began worshiping Paul and Barnabas like the gods of Jupiter and Mercurius. Paul and Barnabas then tore their clothes (a sign of emotion and distress) and cried out to the people that they were humans just like them and to not gods. They then preached unto them to worship God, the One and Only, instead of their multiple gods.

5.    Review Acts 14:19–22 and compare in writing the way the people treated Paul in these verses with how he and Barnabas were treated in Acts 14:8–13. How did Paul say we would enter the kingdom of God? How are both these experiences examples of the principle Paul taught in verse 22?





In Acts 14: 19-22, certain Jews had tried to kill Barnabas and Paul. This is quite the black-and-white change of reaction to these men compared to when the people were just worshiping them back in versus 8-13. However, Paul still went back to Lystra and preached the gospel. The only way we can make it to the celestial kingdom is if we stay faithful, regardless of our trials. Paul seems to have an unstoppable personality when it comes to his trials. Most of the time, when a certain incident happens to a missionary, they have a choice to go home. Paul, however, returned to the place where people threatened to kill him, and continued to preach the gospel to new converts.