NextLevel Online: Acts: Lessons from Our Backstory

The Going Church (Pt. 1)

In Session 9, Jim Dalrymple explores Acts 13:1-14:28, highlighting the sending-going church theme. Paul employs a strategic approach, transitioning from Jewish to Gentile audiences with co-workers like Barnabas and John Mark. The strategy involves reaching people in diverse settings, using available resources, and preaching the gospel with an emphasis on anticipating conflicts, embracing change, and acknowledging the time it takes for the gospel to spread, evident in their prolonged stays in Iconium and with disciples.
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The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.

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Backstory: The Going Church (Pt. 1)

Acts 13:1-14:28 | Session 9

Jim Dalrymple | Ozark Christian College

The sending-going church (13:1-3)

1. Paul’s Strategy

● Jewish population to Gentiles (13:14; 14:1; 17:1, 10, 17; 18:4, 19; 19:8)

● Go with people (co-workers & disciples)

  • Barnabas – from Cyprus (4:36)

  • John Mark – a young assistant (13:5)

● Go to people (population centers, synagogues, theaters, etc.)

● Leverage all available resources (roads, ships, letters)

● Preach the gospel

  • Starting with OT (13:16-47)

  • Starting with culture/creation/religion/philosophy (14:8-19)

● Make return trips & encourage (14:21-28)

2. Expect Conflict

● Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus or Elymas (13:4)

● Jewish leaders (13:46)

● An attempt by the Gentiles and Jewish leaders to stone them (14:5; 14:19)

3. Expect Change

● Proconsul named Sergius Paulus (13:7)

● Gentiles (13:48)

4. Expect it to take time

● They remained in Iconium a long time (14:3)

● They remained no little time with the disciples (14:28)

The Going Church (Pt. 1) Instructions

Section 01
14:56The Going Church (Pt. 1)The Going Church (Pt. 1)

Backstory: The Going Church (Pt. 1)

Acts 13:1-14:28 | Session 9

Jim Dalrymple | Ozark Christian College

The sending-going church (13:1-3)

1. Paul’s Strategy

● Jewish population to Gentiles (13:14; 14:1; 17:1, 10, 17; 18:4, 19; 19:8)

● Go with people (co-workers & disciples)

  • Barnabas – from Cyprus (4:36)

  • John Mark – a young assistant (13:5)

● Go to people (population centers, synagogues, theaters, etc.)

● Leverage all available resources (roads, ships, letters)

● Preach the gospel

  • Starting with OT (13:16-47)

  • Starting with culture/creation/religion/philosophy (14:8-19)

● Make return trips & encourage (14:21-28)

2. Expect Conflict

● Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus or Elymas (13:4)

● Jewish leaders (13:46)

● An attempt by the Gentiles and Jewish leaders to stone them (14:5; 14:19)

3. Expect Change

● Proconsul named Sergius Paulus (13:7)

● Gentiles (13:48)

4. Expect it to take time

● They remained in Iconium a long time (14:3)

● They remained no little time with the disciples (14:28)