Pauls Second Missionary Journey Begins Antioch on the
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey Begins Antioch on the Orontes: Street Scene Acts 15: 35
Taurus Mountains Acts 15: 41
Acts 15: 41 Mountain Pass into Cilicia
Troas Acts 16: 8
Neapolis
Acts 16: 12 Philippi
Acts 16: 23 Philippi Jail
Acts 17: 1 Roman road near Philippi
Thessalonica Acts 17: 1
Acts 17: 16 Athens Acropolis Areopgus Agora/marketplace
Acts 17: 23 Altar to “An Unknown God”
Acts 17: 1 Thessalonica harbor
Bible Study Reflections on 1 Thessalonians Read 1: 2 -10 These verses describe the Thessalonians “faith story. ” What have been major faith moments for them in the past? What key words describe their faith situation now? Think about the major faith moments in your own life. If you picked one important moment to share, what would it be?
Bible Study Reflections on 1 Thessalonians Read 1: 2 -10 These verses describe the Thessalonians “faith story. ” What have been major faith moments for them in the past? What key words describe their faith situation now? Think about the major faith moments in your own life. If you picked one important moment to share, what would it be? Read 4: 13. Thessalonians are grieving the death of a loved one. Have you had this experience? What was it like? Paul wants people to grieve, but with hope. How can people grieve and have hope at the same time? Read 4: 14. The basis for hope is Jesus’ resurrection. Is it easy to believe this when you are grieving? Why or why not?
A Galatian
The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Gal 2: 20)
Galatians 3: 6 = Genesis 15: 6 Abraham believed God and It was reckoned to him as righteousness Galatians 3: 8 = Genesis 12: 3; 18: 18; 22: 18 All the nations/gentiles Shall be blessed in you
Why the Law? (Gal 3: 19) The Law was our Paidagōgos (Gal 3: 24) • restraint • protection
Christ frees you From slavery to sin and Law For slavery to the neighbor in love Gal 5: 13
Gal 5: 19 -21 WORKS OF THE FLESH (not freedom) Fornication Impurity Licentiousness Idolatry Sorcery Enmities Drunkenness Strife Carousing Jealousy Anger Quarrels Dissensions Factions Envy
Gal 5: 22 -23 FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (True freedom) Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Generosity Faithfulness Gentleness Self-Control
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