The Activation of Paul

Bible Text: Acts 13:1-3 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2019, Book of Acts | Northwest Bible Church – June 23, 2019 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 13:1-3
The Activation of Paul
Intro

A. THE SHIFT FROM PETER TO PAUL.

1. Luke is a Gentile and Paul is the “apostle to the Gentiles” (Rom. 11:13; Acts 9:15).

2. Luke has a special interest in God’s grace to Gentiles.

3. Luke’s focus on Paul may be due to his conversion through Paul. Acts 16:10-11.

B. THE SHIFT FROM JERUSALEM TO ANTIOCH (Acts 13:1).

1. The establishment of the church at Antioch – Acts 11:19-26.

2. The leaders of the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1).

a. Prophets and teachers –

b. Individual leaders named.

Barnabas –

Simeon, called Niger –

Lucius of Cyrene –

Manaen, brought up with Herod the tetrarch –

Saul –

C. THE MINISTRY OF MISSIONS (Acts 13:2-3).

1. The church in worship (Acts 13:2).

a. Ministering/Serving/worshipping –

b. Fasting – (Twice – Acts 13:2-3).

2. The commissioning of Barnabas and Saul (Acts 13:2-3).

a. By the HS – The Sovereign Spirit directs the ministry.

b. By the church – Fasting, prayer, laying on of hands, sending away.

Conclusion