The Journey of Paul: Disciples, Companions, and Cities
Who was the first Christian martyr whose death Saul approved?
Who was the disciple whom the Lord sent to minister to Saul?
Which Jerusalem Pharisee taught Saul?
Who was Paul's companion on the first missionary journey?
Who was the companion of Paul on the second missionary journey?
What is the city of Saul's birth and upbringing?
Which city was Saul headed to when he was stopped by the Lord?
Who was the young pastor-overseer of churches in Ephesus?
Answers:
1. Stephen
2. Ananias
3. Gamaliel
4. Barnabas
5. Silas
6. Tarsus
7. Damascus
8. Timothy
Explanation:
1. Stephen was the first Christian martyr as mentioned in Acts 7:59 where it states, "And they stoned Stephen..." Saul, who later became Paul, was consenting to his death as mentioned in Acts 8:1.
2. Ananias was the disciple whom the Lord sent to minister to Saul as stated in Acts 9:12, "...a man called Ananias...putting his hands on him..."
3. Gamaliel was the Jerusalem Pharisee who taught Saul, as mentioned in Acts 22:3, "I am ...a Jew...brought up ...at the feet of Gamaliel..."
4. Barnabas was Paul's companion on the first missionary journey. Acts 11:30 mentions, "...and sent it [relief] unto the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul."
5. Silas was the companion of Paul on the second missionary journey. Acts 15:40 states, "and Paul chose Silas, and departed..."
6. Tarsus is the city of Saul's birth and upbringing, as indicated in Acts 21:39 where Paul mentions, "But Paul said, I am a man...a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia..."
7. Damascus is the city where Saul was headed when he was stopped by the Lord. Acts 9:2-3 mentions, "...letters to Damasco to the synagogues...he came near Damasco..."
8. Timothy was the young pastor-overseer of churches in Ephesus. 1 Timothy 1:3 states, "...abide still at Ephesus, when I went to Macedonia..."