The Mission Begins - Acts 13

Acts 13: The Mission BeginsIn this study of Acts 13 with Michael Taliercio, we witness a major turning point in the early church as the Holy Spirit sets apart Barnabas and Saul for their first missionary journey.Key Highlights:Power & Name Change: Paul confronts the magician Elymas in Cyprus, witnessing the conversion of Proconsul Sergius Paulus. Michael shares Augustine’s insight on why Saul began using the name Paul to commemorate this victory.The Message of Justification: In Antioch of Pisidia, Paul delivers a landmark sermon proving Jesus is the fulfillment of Israel’s history. He proclaims that through Jesus, we are justified from everything the Law of Moses could not provide.Light to the Gentiles: Faced with jealousy and rejection from religious leaders, the apostles boldly turn to the Gentiles, fulfilling the call to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.Despite persecution, the chapter ends with a powerful reminder: the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.