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May 2010
Paul is Persecuted
Aim: To consider the cost of Paul’s
missionary work.
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the
Ends of the Earth
Last week:
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Why did Christianity spread so quickly?
1. Practical reasons
2. The work of the Holy Spirit
Practical reasons
The spread of the Roman Empire
How the Roman Empire helped the
spread of Christianity
• The Romans had built lots of good, straight roads,
making travel quicker and easier
• Greek was widely spoken as a common language
throughout the Empire.
• Under Roman rule, the Empire experienced peace
and prosperity.
• There was common coinage – Roman coins were
accepted throughout the Empire
• Paul had Roman citizenship which gave him certain
rights as he travelled.
Paul’s First Missionary Journey
The work of the Holy Spirit
• Look (again) at the story of Paul and Barnabas
in Cyprus. Find five more reasons why
Christianity spread so quickly:
– 1.
– 2.
– 3.
– 4.
– 5.
What’s the difference?
Bullying
Persecution
Paul’s first missionary journey