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blinded a sorcerer, and the proconsul believed. In Asia Minor, this was the case as well. Luke tells us in
Acts 14:3 that many signs confirmed their message in Iconium. This continued in the city of Lystra,
where Paul and Barnabas were considered human forms of Zeus and Hermes because they were seen
healing a man known to be lame from birth (Acts 14:12). 186 God used these powerful displays to open
people’s hearts and minds to the Gospel about Jesus.

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The History of Christianity in 5 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlogMDTYeA4

Let’s Practice…

1. Where were the two cities named Antioch located?

2. In which one of these cities were the disciples first called Christians?

3. What country is this Asia Minor located in today?

4. How many seas border Asia Minor, and what are their names?

5. What was the name of the Proconsul Paul converted whose name we have found in archeological
digs?

6. Describe an Imperial Cult.

7-8. Name two religions or deities that Paul would have had to engage in his evangelistic work?

9. Which temple in Asia Minor was a wonder of the ancient world?

10. Why did the businessmen in Ephesus oppose Paul’s ministry?

186 Bruce, F. F. Paul, Apostle of the Heart Set Free. Paternoster Press, 2000. 169.

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