We continue this issue to the Systematic Study of the New Testament, which includes the study of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and the book of Acts. The study is based on the Portuguese version of the New Testament that the reader can see from this link: http://www.bibliaonline.com.br/asv/mt/1. 

Relevant answers to questions are at the end of the text below. 

Questions 

1. Going out to preach with Barnabas, Paul arrived at Paphos, where she visited the proconsul Sergius Paulus. Extraordinary event that occurred in the presence of the proconsul and what consequences it had?

2. What effect did the people with the first sermon given by Paul in the synagogue of Antioch of Pisidia?

3. Paul resorted to only in their preaching of the word also promoted or cures?

4. Due to the healing of a lame man at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas were deified by the Gentiles of the city. With that the names they cheered and what was the reaction of the two apostles?

5. Some of the disciples understood that circumcision preached by Moses was essential to salvation. Paul agreed with this idea?  

Text for reading 

26. Timothy joins Paul's entourage, but is circumcised - After splitting up, the first time, Barnabas, who had decided to go with John Mark to Cyprus, Paul went with Silas to Derbe, addressing, then the Lystra, where he met a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish mother and Greek father. The brothers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him, so Paul decided to take it in your company. First, however, the circumcised, for consideration to the Jews of those regions, they all knew that his father was Greek. (NR: As Timothy was the son of a Jewish mother, Paul understood that without circumcision was not it well accepted among Christians of Jewish origin, so the circumcised.) In each city they passed, they conveyed the decisions that the apostles and elders in Jerusalem had taken and recommended its observance. The churches were thus stronger in faith and its membership increased day by day. (Acts 16:1 to 16:5.)

27. Being arrested, Paul turns to the jailer and his family - The warden of the prison where Paul and Silas were retained, trembling, fell to his knees at the feet of the two disciples. Then he led them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to save me?" They answered him: "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will save with all your family." That said, the word of the Lord announced to him and all people of his home while caring for them and the jailer washed their wounds. Soon after, the employee received the baptism with all its stakeholders. When day broke, the bailiffs sent soldiers with the release order from both. The jailer brought the communication to Paul, who, however, said, "we both have plagued the public, without trial, although we are Roman citizens, and threw us in jail. Now they want to drop in on the sly. No way! That they will personally deliver us! "Soldiers sent these words to the bailiffs and they were aware that they were Romans, they were afraid. We then speak to them kindly, and after driving them out, asked them to leave the city. Loose, Paul and Silas went to Lydia's house and later left. (Acts, 16:29 to 16:40.) 

28. Many Greek citizens and society ladies convert to the Lord - Coming to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews, Paul, as usual, was looking for them and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them. Relying on Scripture, he explained and demonstrated that the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead. And he concluded: "The Messiah is this Jesus that I am announcing I will." Some of them were convinced and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of Greek citizens, faithful to God, and many ladies of high society. The Jews, however, became jealous. Then searched the streets of the worst ilk and individuals, sowing disorder in the city, presented themselves at the home of Jason in search of Paul and Silas. How not found them dragged Jason and own some of his brothers, screaming: "Those who ride such revolutionizing the world are now here, and Jason gave them lodging. All are disobeying the decrees of the emperor, saying that there is another king, namely Jesus." The people and city leaders were scared. That same night, Paul and Silas off to Berea, and arriving there, were talking in the synagogue of the Jews, who were more noble than those in Thessalonica, receiving the best available and doctrine with the Scriptures daily, to check if everything was exactly As Paul told them. Many conversions were made then, but when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul preached in Berea were there to stir up unrest and disorder in the masses. Paul went then to the coast, leaving only Silas and Timothy at Berea. (Acts 17:1 to 17:14.) 

29. Athens is unmoved by the preaching of Paul - having heard Paul speak at the Areopagus, to the resurrection of the dead, some began to sneer, while others told him: "On another occasion we will hear about it." Paul then came out from among them. The truth, however, is that some men joined the doctrine taught by Paul and believed. Among them, thought they were Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and some others. (Acts, 17:32 to 17:34.)

Answers to questions 

1. Going out to preach with Barnabas, Paul arrived at Paphos, where she visited the proconsul Sergius Paulus. Extraordinary event that occurred in the presence of the proconsul and what consequences it had?      

With the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a prudent man, was a certain Jew named Barjesus magic, regarded by Lucas a false prophet. While the deputy tried to hear the word of God, Barjesus tried detaching it from the faith. Paul, being filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes on him and said: "The son of the devil, full of all deceit and all cunning, enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord?" He added: "Behold, now let's hand against you, Lord, and be blind, not seeing the sun for some time. " At the same instant the darkness and the darkness fell on Barjesus. Then the proconsul saw what had happened, wondering what the doctrine of the Lord, he believed. (Acts 13:6 to 13:12.)

2. What effect did the people with the first sermon given by Paul in the synagogue of Antioch of Pisidia?  

After the sermon, as soon as they left the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that the following Saturday they were told the same things. Leaving the synagogue, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. The following Saturday there assembled almost the entire city to hear the word of God. (Acts, 13:13 to 13:44.)

3. Paul resorted to only in their preaching of the word also promoted or cures? 

He also promoted healing, as happened in Lystra, where he healed a man who had never walked. Seeing that the man was ready, Paul said aloud: "Stand upright on thy feet. " Former paralytic then leaped and walked. (Acts 14:1 to 14:10.)

4. Due to the healing of a lame man at Lystra, Paul and Barnabas were deified by the Gentiles of the city. With that the names they cheered and what was the reaction of the two apostles? 

They called Barnabas Jupiter and Paul Mercury, because he was speaking. Listening to them, Paul and Barnabas tore their clothes and jumped into the crowd, crying and saying: "Gentlemen, why do ye these things? We are men like you, subject to the same passions, and declare unto you that ye should turn from these vanities to the living God who made ​​heaven and earth, the sea and all that are therein: Who in times past suffered all floor nations in their own ways. And yet, not left himself without witness, in the sky above you, giving you rains and fruitful seasons, filling food and gladness for your hearts. "Saying that, with difficulty kept the crowds they offered sacrifices. (Acts, 14:11 to 14:18.)

5. Some of the disciples understood that circumcision preached by Moses was essential to salvation. Paul agreed with this idea?  

No. According to his thought, was essential and necessary to abstain from things sacrificed to idols and from blood and from strangled, and prostitution. (Acts 15:1 and 15:22.)