Paul's Missionary Journey
Teacher
Lesson Summary
The class examined the conclusion of Paul’s second missionary journey and the transition into his third, focusing on his movements from Corinth to Sincrea, Ephesus, and back to Antioch. The teacher highlighted key passages—Acts 18:18, 22‑23, and Acts 1:8—illustrating Paul’s pattern of planting churches, encouraging new believers, and repeatedly returning to check on their growth. Historical notes about figures like Galion, and companions such as Priscilla, Aquila, and Luke, were presented to show how relationships and strategic follow‑up shaped the early church’s expansion across the Mediterranean. Throughout the discussion, the central message emerged: Paul’s missionary strategy was not a one‑time effort but a continual process of outreach, discipleship, and revisitation. This follow‑up focus challenged the class to consider how modern believers can emulate Paul’s dedication to nurturing newly planted churches, ensuring the gospel takes root and flourishes. The lesson concluded by previewing the upcoming third journey, emphasizing the relentless forward motion of the apostolic mission and its relevance for today’s believers.
Key Scriptures
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
After this Paul stayed many days longer and then took leave of the brothers and set sail for Syria, and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. He had cut his hair, for he was under a vow.