Acts 13 Bible Study | Paul’s First Missionary Journey, the Gospel, and the Mission of the Church

Join us as we dive into Acts 13, a pivotal chapter in the Book of Acts that marks the beginning of Paul’s first missionary journey and a major turning point in the spread of the gospel. In this study, we explore the church at Antioch, the calling and sending of Paul and Barnabas, the encounter with Elymas the magician, and Paul’s powerful sermon explaining how Jesus fulfills God’s promises to Israel.In this Bible study we discuss:• The significance of Antioch as a missionary church• The role of prayer, fasting, and the Holy Spirit in ministry• Paul and Barnabas being sent out for mission• Sergius Paulus and Elymas the magician• Paul’s sermon and its connection to Israel’s story• Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises made to David• Justification by faith and the limits of the Law of Moses• What Acts 13 teaches us about the mission of the Church todayActs 13 reminds us that God’s mission is not merely about expanding institutions—it is about proclaiming Jesus Christ to the nations and inviting people into the new life found in Him.If this study encouraged you, like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who wants to grow deeper in God’s Word.