Antioch and Antioch of Pisidia
1)
Antioch was an
important city when ancient Rome was in power.
2)
It was built around
300 B.C. and about half a million people lived there.
3)
Fort Wayne , this was about the size of Antioch.
4)
Background information in Acts 7-8; Acts 11:19-20 – READ
5)
Christians at Antioch had a very good reputation.
6)
FIRST called “Christians” there (Acts 11:26).
7)
Later in this chapter (verse 27) we read of “prophets” coming to
this place.
8)
Christians at Antioch also sent help to Christians in Jerusalem –
verses 29-30 – READ
9)
Antioch was a caring and a mission minded congregation.
10)
Paul began his three missionary journeys from this place
(Antioch).
11)
Antioch is a place which leaves Christians with some important and
lasting lessons.
a)
Antioch reminds us of the name we wear.
b)
This was a loving and mission minded congregation.
c)
All have reputations; we can have a good one if we so choose.
ANTIOCH
OF PISIDIA.
a)
This was the capital of Galatia.
b)
Antioch of Pisidia was a center for commercial activity in the
time of Jesus.
2)
Paul paid a visit to this city on his first missionary journey and
Barnabas was with him on this trip.
a)
Acts
13:15 - invitation was given to let some others speak.
b)
Verse 16 – Paul taught.
3)
Verses 38-41 –READ
a)
Verses 42-43 tell us the people wanted to hear more.
b)
Verse 44 – almost the “whole city” turned out (verse 44) to hear
God’s word.
4)
Anitoch of Pisidia tells us if we are committed to Christ, we
should expect some to listen.
5)
The Christian message is a message that fascinates people.
6)
Verses 45-52 – READ
7)
The two Antiochs in the Bible remind us of some important
truths.
8)
First, live the best Christian life we can (Acts 11).
9)
When we do this, people will react to our lives and the gospel
(Acts 13).
10)
Our job, as described earlier this morning, is simply sow the
seeds of the gospel.
11)
Are we a regular sower?
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