Biblical Itinerary of Paul’s Third Journey City/Island Province/Region Reference Antioch Syria 18:22 Galatia 18:23 Asia (region of Phrygia) 18:23 Ephesus Asia 19:1–40 Macedonia 20:1–2 Corinth? Achaia 20:2–3 Macedonia 20:3 Philippi Macedonia 20:6 Troas Asia 20:6–12 Assos Asia 20:13–14 Mitylene
Biblical Itinerary of Paul’s Second Journey City Province/Region Reference Antioch Syria 15:35 Cilicia 15:41 Derbe Galatia (region of Lycaonia) 16:1 Lystra Galatia (region of Lycaonia) 16:1–5 Asia (region of Phrygia) 16:6 Galatia 16:6 Troas Asia (region of Mysia) 16:7–10 Samothrace Thrace 16:11 Neapolis Macedonia 16:
Biblical Itinerary of Paul’s First Journey City Province/Region Reference Antioch Syria 13:1–3 Seleucia Syria 13:4 Salamis Cyprus 13:5 Paphos Cyprus 13:6–12 Perga Lycia (region of Pamphylia) 13:13 Antioch Galatia (region of Pisidia) 13:14–52 Iconium Galatia 14:1–6 Lystra Galatia (region of Lycaonia) 14:6, 8–
Biblical Major Events in the Life of the Apostle Paul a.d. 5–10? Born in Tarsus as an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin and a Roman citizen (Acts 22:3, 28; Rom. 11:1; Phil. 3:5); raised in either Jerusalem (Acts 22:3?) or Tarsus 15–20? Trained as a Pharisee by Gamaliel I (Acts 22:3;
Biblical Some Essential Features of a Good Life (Proverbs 19) listen to instruction vv. 16, 20 be kind to the poor v. 17 be involved in your children’s lives and discipline them v. 18 avoid friendships with those who lack self-control v. 19 acknowledge the rule of God v. 21 understand that love and integrity are what bring real
Biblical Paul Collects an Offering for Judea Activity Text Date The church in Antioch sends Barnabas and Paul to Judea with relief funds. Acts 11:29–30; 12:25 c. a.d. 44–47 James, Cephas, and John encourage Paul to remember the poor, which he is eager to do. Gal. 2:10 c. 44–47 Paul
Biblical Major Sermons in Acts Speaker Text Audience Peter 2:14–36 Jews in Jerusalem 3:11–26 Jews in Jerusalem 10:34–43 Cornelius’s household Stephen 7:1–53 Jews in Jerusalem Paul 13:16–47 Jews in Pisidian Antioch 17:22–31 Greeks in Athens 20:18–35 Church elders in Ephesus
Biblical God’s Sovereignty in Salvation as Seen in Acts God ordained the cross God calls, adds, and appoints many to eternal life God gives faith and repentance; God cleanses and opens hearts * 2:23 “Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God” * 3:18 “what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that
Biblical The Progress of God’s Word in Acts 6:7 And the word of God continued to increase. 12:24 But the word of God increased and multiplied. 13:49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 19:20 So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.
Biblical Acts 1:8 Text Region Named Narrative of Ministry There Acts 1:8: you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem Acts 1–7 in all Judea and Samaria Acts 8–12 to the end of the earth Acts 13–28
Biblical Key Themes in John 1. Jesus is God. 1:1–2, 18; 5:17–18; 8:58–59; 10:30–33; 20:28 2. Jesus existed before the creation of the world. 1:1–2; 8:58; 17:5, 24 3. Jesus has supernatural knowledge. 1:48; 2:4, 19, 23–25; 3:14;
Biblical The High Priestly Prayer The Father Gave the Son . . . John 17 authority to give eternal life v. 2 people out of this world vv. 2, 6, 9, 24 work to accomplish v. 4 words v. 8 his name vv. 11, 12 glory vv. 22, 24 The Son Gives Believers . . . John 17 eternal life v.
Biblical The Work of the Trinity Though the word “Trinity” does not appear in the Bible, by presenting the Father, Son, and Spirit all doing what no one else ever does, the Gospel of John gives us the raw material on which this doctrine is based. Observing what God says and does helps us to know
Biblical Jesus’ “I Am” Statements Absolute “I am” statements 6:20; 8:24, 28, 58; 18:5 Metaphorical “I am” statements 1. I am the bread of life 6:35, 48, 51 2. I am the light of the world 8:12; 9:5 3. I am the door of the sheep 10:7, 9
Biblical Terms in Psalm 119 for God’s Covenant Revelation English Hebrew Meaning law torah instruction testimonies ‘edot what God solemnly testifies to be his will precepts piqqudim what God has appointed to be done statutes khuqqim; khuqqot what the divine Lawgiver has laid down commandments mitswot what God has commanded rules mishpatim what the divine Judge has ruled to
Biblical Parallels between John 6 and Numbers 11 Where are we to get meat/bread? John 6:5; Num. 11:13 The striking disproportion between the existing need and the available resources John 6:7–9 ; Num. 11:22 The description of the manna John 6:31; Num. 11:7–9 The people’s grumbling John 6:41,
Biblical Witnesses to Jesus 1. John the Baptist 5:32–36; cf. 1:7–8, 15, 19, 32–34; 3:26 2. Jesus’ own works 5:36; cf. 10:25, 32, 37–38; 15:24 3. God the Father 5:37–38; 8:18 4. The Scriptures, esp. by Moses 5:39, 45–47
Biblical Jewish Festivals Mentioned in John Jewish Passover 2:13, 23; 6:4; 11:55; 12:1 Unnamed (possibly Tabernacles) 5:1 Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths) 7:2 Feast of Dedication (or Hanukkah) 10:22
Biblical Physical Items Used by Jesus to Teach Spiritual Truths Though often misunderstood by Jesus’ hearers, the use of these tangible metaphors helps readers of John’s Gospel understand its message as they meditate on the analogies between these physical realities and spiritual truths. Physical Item Spiritual Truth References Light true knowledge and presence of God; moral purity 1:4–
Biblical Tangible Images of Believing John vividly illustrates what it is to believe in Jesus through the use of a number of physical images. Drinking living water 4:10–14; 7:37–38 Eating the bread of life 6:35, 47–48, 50–51, 53–58 Eating Jesus’ flesh and drinking his blood 6:53–
Biblical Seven Signs Pointing to Jesus as the Messiah The first half of John’s Gospel features Jesus’ demonstration of his messianic identity by way of seven selected signs (cf. 20:30–31): Changing water into wine 2:1–11 Healing the official’s son 4:46–54 Healing the invalid 5:1–15 Feeding the multitude 6:5–
Biblical The First Week of Jesus’ Ministry Day 1 John the Baptist’s witness concerning Jesus 1:19–28 Day 2 John the Baptist’s encounter with Jesus 1:29–34 Day 3 John the Baptist’s referral of disciples to Jesus 1:35–39 Day 4 Andrew’s introduction of his brother Peter to Jesus 1:
Biblical Jesus Is God: Specific Examples Where Greek Theos (“God”) Is Applied to Jesus John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known. John 20:28 Thomas answered him,
