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Paul on the Island of Cyprus (Acts 13:4-12)
- 1. Paul on the Isle of Cyprus
- 2. Review
- 4. Shaul (Paul)
- 6. Christianos • Χριστια̅νός • Followers of the “anointed one” • Term of derision (Acts 11:26, 26:28, I Peter 4:16) • Badge of honor (Justin Martyr, 2nd Century)
- 7. Congregation in Antioch 1. Multigifted Teachers, prophets 2. Multicultural Roman, Greek, Palestinian Jews 3. Multiracial (?) Lucious the Cyrene, and Simeon who is called black 4. Different social statuses Manaen, friend of Herod Agrippa
- 8. Congregation in Antioch 1. Antioch attracted members Paul & Barnabas came to Antioch 2. Members served Antioch Paul & Barnabas served for 1-year 3. Antioch sent out missionaries Paul & Barnabas were sent out
- 9. The Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. (Acts 13:2–3 ESV)
- 10. Cyprus • Antioch • Salamas Seleucia • Paphos •
- 11. Paul in Cyprus
- 12. So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John to assist them. (Acts 13:4–5 ESV)
- 13. When they had gone through the whole island as far as Paphos, they came upon a certain magician, a Jewish false prophet named Bar- Jesus. He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence (Acts 13:6–7 ESV)
- 14. Sergius Paulus…summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. (Acts 13:7–8 ESV)
- 15. But Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him and said, “You son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, full of all deceit and villainy, will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord? (Acts 13:9–11 ESV)
- 16. And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time.” Immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking people to lead him by the hand. Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord. (Acts 13:11–12 ESV)
- 17. Shaul -> Paul
- 18. Roman Names Personal Name Roman Name Family Name or Title
- 20. Roman Names Shaul (Hebrew) Paul (Roman) Unknown (Family)
- 21. Paphos • • Salamis • Mt. Olympus Cyprus
- 22. Salamis The proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews (Acts 13:5)
- 23. When they had gone through the whole island as far as Paphos, they came upon a certain magician, a Jewish false prophet named Bar- Jesus. He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence (Acts 13:6–7 ESV)
- 24. Roman Fort in Paphos
- 25. Sergei Paulus Roman Senator Asia Minor (Turkey)
- 26. Elymas bar Jesus Elymas (wise) Jesus (Joshua) Local counselor
- 27. Sergius Paulus…summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. (Acts 13:7–8 ESV)
- 28. But Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him and said, “You son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, full of all deceit and villainy, will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord? (Acts 13:9–11 ESV)
- 29. Elymas bar Jesus Elymas is the “wise man” Elymas, not Paul breaking Torah Elymas, not Paul turning away seeker
- 30. Elymas bar Jesus Son of the devil Enemy of righteousness Deceiver Making straight paths crooked
- 31. Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! (Isa 5:20–21 ESV)
- 32. Say to this people: “‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’ Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes; (Isa 6:9–10 ESV)
- 33. Behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time (Acts 13:11–12 ESV)
- 34. Elymas bar Jesus Blindness in the Bible is corrective
- 35. Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord. (Acts 13:11–12 ESV)
- 36. Lessons 1. Paul was obedient, while Elymas failed to obey God 2. Paul’s mission remained to the Jews (and Gentiles) 3. Paul’s message is received in the highest places.
- 37. Lessons 1. Yeshua’s followers obedient while God’s people missed 2. Gospel message is still to the Jews as Gentiles convert 3. Gospel message received in the highest places
- 38. Power Encounter God’s overpowers Gospel’s opponents Through miraculous means
- 39. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (Eph 6:12 ESV)
- 40. Patrick of Ireland 400 - 460 AD Life of Saint Patrick Muirchú, biographer
Editor's Notes
- Founded 300 BC Can you guess WHO it was named after?? By Seleucus, General in Alexander’s army After Alexander died it became capital of Seleucid Empire HQ of Antiochus the Great (thus Antioch) Conquered by Romans in 63 BC Provincial Roman Capital of Syria Center of Helenistic Judaism 200,000 residents when Paul
- Saul’s qualifications Exegete of Hebrew Bible Theologically astute Roman Citizen Cross-cultural communicator Communicator and evangelist Portable trade Multilingual
- Paul did not change his name Scholars say people in the ancient world had 3 names Hebrew, Latin, and possible Greek
- Saul, named from the king because they were from tribe of Benjamin Paul, because it sounded like Saul, and was a proper Roman name Indicated Roman citizenship Meant “small” Fitting
- Salamis chief port city 100,000 residents Important stopover port to Syria Jewish community Had a few small synagogues in town
- At this point Yeshua believers had not been kicked out The gospel was not yet censored We will see how, systematically it becomes censored And how systematically it is rejected Believers are kicked out But throughout time, there have been open doors
- Paphos is on the West end of the island A jumping off point for Asia Minor (Turkey)
- Sergei Paulus roman senator from Turkey Probably very interested in Judaism Remember there was an intellectual fascination with Judaism Possibly because of Jewish Law The LXX had been circulating popularized Think about British soldiers in India fascinated with Indian belief & food Interested enough that he had a court Jew
- Elymas bar Jesus Jesus meant Joshua, Not a theological statement or hint Court Jew, and wise man But also a magician Many Hellenistic Jews practiced A syncretistic magic/Judaism.
- Luke wants you to catch the irony Elymas is the wise man here Elymas is breaking Torah as magician (not Paul) Elymas turns the Roman away from God (not Paul)
- Son of the devil: Like Jesus doesn’t mean literally son Son of God: means proceeding from God Son of Devil means proceeding, same essence. Enemy of righteousness, Deceiver, And making paths crooked are Old Testament language. Paul clearly has in mind the condemnation of Isaiah
- Paul has in mind the condemnation of Isaiah Who says
- What’s clear is Paul is speaking to Elymas, not to Sergei Paulus He is citing OT Scripture directed to the Jewish person.
- Paul was blinded in Damascus The Syrian Army in 2 Kings was blinded Jesus heals the blind Its purpose to force people to reflect on their action Paul’s mission is still to the Jews. He hopes that by Sergei Paulus embracing Jesus, Elymas might also convert.
- 1, Elymas, advisor to a Roman senator failed to convert him to God Paul came in and succeeded where Elymas failed Yeshua followers are the true obedient servants of God while Israel’s wisemen failed. 2. Paul’s mission was still to the Jews. Though Elymas was disobedient, Paul struck him with blindness To reflect and see Paulus convert 3. Roman Senator converts
- 1, Elymas, advisor to a Roman senator failed to convert him to God Paul came in and succeeded where Elymas failed Yeshua followers are the true obedient servants of God while Israel’s wisemen failed. 2. Paul’s mission was still to the Jews. Though Elymas was disobedient, Paul struck him with blindness To reflect and see Paulus convert 3. Roman Senator converts
- Not only do we see the pattern for the church But we see the development of Paul’s theology In his letters later.
- Written around 600s by Muirchu Story: King of Tara in Confrontation with King Loiguire on the Hill of Slane in Tara. The Druids were demonic sorcerers who held the people In great fear as practitioners of a brutal pagan religion. The custom was that whoever lit a fire before the king on the Spring Equinox, would be put to death. Patrick lit the Easter fire before the king on the hill of Slane. The people saw Patrick's fire throughout the plain, The Druid told him: If you do not extinguish this fire, its flames will spread throughout Ireland for all the Irish will turn to Jesus. King Loiguire ordered 27 chariots to go and seize Patrick. ... "Seeing that the impious heathen were about to attack him, Patrick rose and said clearly and loudly, 'May God come up to scatter his enemies, and may those who hate him flee from his face.' By this disaster, caused by Patrick's curse in the king's presence because of the king's order, seven times seven men fell. ... And the king, driven by fear, came and bent his knees before the holy man. ... "[The next day], in a display of magic, a druid invoked demons and brought about a dark fog over the land. Patrick said to the druid, 'Cause the fog to disperse.' But he was unable to do it. Patrick prayed and gave his blessing, and suddenly the fog cleared and the sun shone. ... And through the prayers of Patrick the flames of fire consumed the druid. "And the king was greatly enraged at Patrick because of the death of his druid. Patrick said to the king, 'If you do not believe now, you will die on the spot for the wrath of God descends on your head.' "The king summoned his council and said, 'It is better for me to believe than to die.' And he believed as did many others that day.” And all of Ireland was converted to faith in Jesus.