Questions and Answers
What did Paul and Barnabas experience in Iconium?
Paul and Barnabas faced no danger while preaching in Iconium.
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What miracle did Paul perform in Lystra?
He healed a crippled man.
Paul and Barnabas were compared to ______ and ______ by the crowds in Lystra.
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What happened to Paul after he was stoned?
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What was the purpose of appointing elders during their travels?
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Study Notes
Paul and Barnabas in Iconium
- Paul and Barnabas begin preaching about Jesus Christ in a synagogue in Iconium.
- They encounter strong opposition from the local Jews who spread lies against them.
Danger and Opposition
- The Jews plot to harm Paul and Barnabas, planning to stone them for their teachings.
- Upon learning of the plot, Paul and Barnabas flee to nearby cities while continuing to share their message.
Healing in Lystra
- In Lystra, Paul heals a crippled man, recognizing his faith sufficient for healing.
- The crowd reacts by comparing Paul and Barnabas to gods Zeus and Hermes, but they redirect the praise to God, emphasizing their humanity.
Paul's Stoning
- Jews from Iconium find Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and attack Paul, stoning him and dragging him out of the city, believing he is dead.
- Miraculously, Paul recovers and returns to Lystra before continuing to Derbe with Barnabas.
Appointing Elders
- Paul and Barnabas revisit Derbe, Lystra, and Iconium, where they establish elders in each church.
- They entrust these appointed leaders to guide the communities in their absence and return to Antioch to share their missionary experiences.
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Description
This quiz explores the missionary journeys of Paul and Barnabas as they preach in Iconium and Lystra. It covers themes of opposition, healing, and the establishment of the church leadership. Test your knowledge on these significant events and their impact on early Christianity.
