Part 3: To the Ends of the Earth (Chapters 13-28)
Acts 13:1–14:28
BSB Headings: Paul’s First Missionary Journey (Antioch · Cyprus · Pisidian Antioch · Iconium · Lystra and Derbe · The Return to Antioch)
✅ Summary: Paul’s first missionary journey—preaching, persecution, and new churches planted.
Acts 15:1–35
BSB Headings: The Council at Jerusalem · The Letter to the Gentile Believers · The Believers Rejoice
✅ Summary: The apostles and elders settle the question of Gentile believers and rejoice in God’s grace.
Acts 15:36–18:22
BSB Headings: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (Paul and Silas · Timothy Joins Paul and Silas · Paul’s Vision of the Macedonian · Philippian Jailer Converted · Thessalonica · Berea · Athens · Corinth · Paul Returns to Antioch)
✅ Summary: Paul’s second missionary journey—new companions, new churches, and bold preaching in Europe.
Acts 18:23–21:16
BSB Headings: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey (Apollos · Paul in Ephesus · Riot in Ephesus · Paul in Macedonia and Greece · Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders · Paul’s Journey to Jerusalem)
✅ Summary: Paul’s third missionary journey—strengthening believers, facing opposition, and farewell to the Ephesian elders.
Acts 21:17–23:35
BSB Headings: Paul’s Arrival at Jerusalem · Paul Seized at the Temple · Paul Before the Sanhedrin · The Plot to Kill Paul · Paul Sent to Felix
✅ Summary: Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and defends his faith before the Sanhedrin.
Acts 24:1–26:32
BSB Headings: Paul’s Trial before Felix · Paul’s Trial before Festus · Paul Before Agrippa
✅ Summary: Paul gives his testimony before governors and kings.
Acts 27:1–44
BSB Headings: Paul’s Voyage to Rome · The Storm at Sea · The Shipwreck
✅ Summary: Paul’s voyage to Rome ends in shipwreck—but God preserves every life.
Acts 28:1–31
BSB Headings: Paul on Malta · Paul Arrives in Rome · Paul Preaches at Rome
✅ Summary: Paul ministers in Malta and Rome, boldly proclaiming Christ without hindrance.