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Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles: Parallels. by Ben Petrick. Paul's Synagogue Address (Acts 13:16-43). Exod 6:1,6; 12:51; 16:1, 35 Sojourn in Egypt Num 14:34 Manna in the desert Deut 7:1 Which nations will be conquered Joshua 14:1-2 Dividing the land Judges 2:16 Rise of the judges
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Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles: Parallels by Ben Petrick
Paul's Synagogue Address(Acts 13:16-43) • Exod 6:1,6; 12:51; 16:1, 35 • Sojourn in Egypt • Num 14:34 • Manna in the desert • Deut 7:1 • Which nations will be conquered • Joshua 14:1-2 • Dividing the land • Judges 2:16 • Rise of the judges • 1 Sam 3:20; 8:5, 19; 9:16; 10:1, 20-21, 24; 11:15 • Establishing Royalty in Israel (Saul) • Isaiah 11:1; 55:3 • Davidic Prophecy of the Messiah • Psalms 2:7; 16:10 • God’s caring for Israel
Paul's Address (Acts 13:16-43) – cont. • Paul’s speech in the synagogue draws extensively on OT writings • substantiates his faith to a Jewish audience • The holy line of Davidic kingship • Speech follows HB order • Audience familiar with Scriptures • Understood he was building faith on history and Law of Jewish people
Paul's Address (Acts 13:16-43) – cont. • Mark • 1:4-5, 7 • 15:13-14, 46 • 16:9, 12-20 • Matthew • 3:1-2, 11 • 27:20, 22-23, 59-60 • 28:8-10, 16-20 • Luke • 3:2-3, 16 • 23:4,14-15, 21-23, 53 • 24:13-53
Paul's Address (Acts 13:16-43) – cont. • Paul uses some Gospel texts to show the Jews that Christianity does not compete with Judaism • Christianity is the “new covenant.” • God is still the same • Luke's sources: Mark and Q • Not just parallels • Paul asked to come back
Paul's Address to Gentiles(Acts 13:44-52) • Jews are jealous that Gentiles come to hear Paul preach • Since the Jews reject Gentiles, Paul and Barnabas embrace them • Isa 49:6 • Paul speaks of “nations”(same thing as “Gentiles” in the quote) • Focus shifts from royalty to salvation itself • Significant decrease in OT references • Gentiles do not need proof; they just believe • Luke’s theme of reversal
Council of Jerusalem(Acts 15 & Galatians 2) • Who: Hebraic Jews vs. Hellenistic Jews • Discuss rules for Gentile converts • Converted Pharisees want continued strict observance of the Law • Gentiles want to live without the Law • Structure of Acts 15:1-35 • Problem, Discussion (esp. Peter & James) • Compromise, Agreement, Letter, Reaction • Emphases of Galatians 2:1-10 • Confrontation, Exhortation, • Steadfast Positions on both sides
Council of Jerusalem: Luke(Acts 15:1-35) • Converted Pharisees were imposing Jewish laws (circumcision) on the faith community • Paul and Barnabas sent to clear up disagreement • Christians are saved by faith alone • No more need for Jewish ritual laws • Luke’s compromise: Refrain from: • Idolatry (summary 1 Cor 10) • Blood (Gen 9:4; Lev 3:17; 17:10-14) • Meats of strangled animals • Sexual Immorality (1 Cor 10:7)
Council of Jerusalem: Paul(Galatians 2:1-10) • Paul’s account of what he said and did at the Council of Jerusalem • Barnabas and Titus present • No compromise at all • Obeying Law cannot give salvation; we are called to live in faith (2:21-22) • No mention of the four conditions imposed on Gentiles in Acts 15