Acts 13: The First Sending Church

August 15, 2024

Jorge Soto

Jorge provides an in-depth analysis of Acts 13,, highlighting the calling of Barnabas and Saul (Paul) by the Holy Spirit to spread the gospel to the Gentiles. The passage describes their journey to Cyprus, where they encounter a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus (Elymas), who opposes their preaching. Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, rebukes Bar-Jesus, causing him to become temporarily blind. This event leads the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, to believe in the Lord. Jorge emphasizes the importance of discerning true fasting and prayer, as well as being prepared for spiritual battles against those who oppose the truth. He also discusses the chronology of the book of Acts and its relation to the New Testament epistles.