A Historical Journey Of Paul's First Missionary Journey

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The first of Paul's first missionary journey took place from 46A.D to 48 A.D. Though a significant historical development in the Christian church, it was the shortest, in terms of time and distance . It played a huge role in establishing Paul as a leader in the spreading Gods Word. In the church at Antioch, there are teachers and prophets. They are; Simeon, also called Niger maybe due to his dark skinned color, Manaen who had been brought up together with Saul and Herod the tetrarch, Barnabas and Lucius of Cyrene. At a congregation, as Saul, later known as Paul and Barnabas prayed, ministered to God and fasted, the Holy Spirit said “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” This was the first time ever that a servant ministered the Lord. The congregation also ministered between themselves. Fasting at this part of their service indicates their desire to seek the Lord in a special way. They told God the worlds need for Jesus and how spreading the gospel around the globe will save humanity. The calling of Saul and Barnabas would guide them to what God intended them to do. When the Holy Spirit says ‘separate to me’ it means that the two were separated from other things and were now fully in Gods service. However when they are called, the congregation does not actually hear them being called. o The Journey Begins
The church at Antioch fasted and prayed, laid hands on Paul and Barnabas and sent them away on their mission .Laying of hands signified formal commissioning of the two. Fasting and praying showed dependence on God as the work they were set out to do required a substantial amount of this. This is seen as the churches first missionary act to win individuals in the world to Gods glory. With o...

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...ing day, he and Barnabas went to Derbe.
Return to Antioch; Acts 14:21-28 o The Gospel is Preached at Perga in Pamphylia
Paul and Barnabas preached to people in Derbe and many became disciples ready to preach the word of God. They also went back to Lystra, Iconium and Psidia so as to strengthen their followers. Their persistence demonstrates that in order for the gospel to spread, Gods disciples must face hardships and rejections . Despite this, it is crucial they cast all their fears to God so they go on a selfless mission. After Psidia they went to Pamphylia and they preached in Perga. They went down to Attalia and sailed back to Antioch where their mission had begun.

o Return and Debrief
On arrival, they gathered the Church together proclaimed how God had opened the door of faith for the Gentiles. At Antioch they spent ample time with the disciples. (Cox 1978)

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