Instructions

  1. Start solving the crossword by selecting the first tile of the word you want to fill in.
  2. Continue typing letters till you reach the end of the word.
  3. The cursor will initially be set to answer the "across" clues. As you type, the letters will fill to the right. In the "down" mode, the letters will fill in the downward direction.
  4. Use the "down/right" arrow key on the keyboard or the buttons below to switch from across to down. Mobile and tablet users will find these buttons useful.
  5. When the last tile in a particular direction is reached, the mode may automatically change to the other mode.
  6. The "save" button allows you to save your session while the "load" button restores your answers and you can continue working on the puzzle at a later time.

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2.Paul suggested to Barnabas that they visit the places where they had preached the word of God. Barnabas wanted to take John with them, but Paul refused since John had deserted them at Perga. They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took John and sailed for Cyprus, while Paul chose Silas and went through Syria and ____, strengthening the churches (Paul's 2nd missionary journey began). Though their differences of opinion caused them to separate, it ultimately allowed the Gospel to reach more people.
3.Timothy was from Lystra and ____ was from Derbe. (Ac.20:4)
5.Some men came from Judea teaching the brothers that unless they were circumcised according to the Law of Moses, they could not be saved. After Paul and Barnabas opposed them in sharp debate, the two were appointed to go to the apostles in ___ to settle the matter."
7.The congregation invited Paul and Barnabas to speak further on the next Sabbath. On that day, almost the entire city gathered to hear the word, which filled the Jews with jealousy. So, they talked abusively against what he was saying. Paul and Barnabas boldly responded that although they needed to speak the Word of God to the Jews first, since it was rejected, they would now turn to the ____. This was the first recorded rejection of the gospel by the diaspora Jewish leadership.
9.___ was the highest Roman government official on the island, appointed by the Roman senate. In contrast, procurators were appointed by the emperor.
10.At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas spoke so effectively and a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed; however, when a plot arose to stone Paul and Barnabas, they fled to the ___ cities.
12.The apostles in Jerusalem chose Judas Barsabbas (may be the brother of Joseph mentioned in Acts 1;23) and ___ to accompany Paul and Barnabas back to Antioch, carrying an official letter containing the council's decree.
13.At Lystra, Paul healed a crippled man who had the faith to be made well. When the crowd saw this, they thought the gods had come down in human form and wanted to offer ____ to them. "If Satan cannot derail Christian witness with persecution, he will try praise. "
15.Some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the Lystrans over. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, thinking he was dead. However, Paul got up and went back into the city. The next day, he and Barnabas left for ____ and won many disciples.
18.The apostles did not promise the new believers an easy life. Instead, they encouraged them to remain true to the faith, saying, "We must go through many ____ to enter the kingdom of God." 2 Tim. 3:12
22.While the church at Syrian ____ was worshiping and fasting, the Holy Spirit directed them to set apart Barnabas and Saul for God's work. They placed their hands on them and sent them off. “Pious Jews of the time fasted twice each week to give attention to spiritual matters."
23.During Paul's first missionary journey, he traveled through Seleucia to Cyprus, visiting Salamis and ___. At ___, they met Bar-Jesus, a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet, who opposed the proconsul to keep him from hearing the Word of God.
24.A man after God's own heart.
25.Paul and Barnabas were deeply distressed that the miracle had led the people toward idolatry instead of faith in God. They ___ their clothes as an expression of their profound sorrow and horror at what was taking place.
26.From Derbe, Paul and Barnabas returned through Lystra, Iconium, and Pisidian Antioch, strengthening the new believers. They appointed ____ in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lor
27.Paul's conflict with Elymas is also reminiscent of Peter's conflict with ____.
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1.As Paul and Barnabas traveled through ____ and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles were converted, and this news made all the believers there very glad.
2.At the Jerusalem council, after much discussion about the necessity of circumcision for salvation, Peter told them how God accepted the Gentiles at ___ home by faith, just as they are. Then James spoke up, quoting from Amos 9:11-12, arguing that the very reason God restored David's line was so that the Gentiles could seek Him.
4.Isaiah 49:6 states that God will make His servant 'a light for the Gentiles.' While Jesus is the ultimate 'Light for the Gentiles,' in this specific context, Paul and Barnabas viewed themselves as the instruments chosen by God to carry that light into the Roman world. When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord, and all who were ___ for eternal life believed.
6.In Paul's first synagogue sermon in Pisidian Antioch, he summarizes Israel's history from the choosing of the patriarchs to the reign of King David. He then introduces Jesus as the Savior from David's lineage, recalls John's ministry before Jesus' arrival, and details how the Jewish leaders crucified Him, explaining that God raised Him from the dead, overcoming decay. Ultimately, he proclaims that through Jesus there is forgiveness of sins, and all who believe are ___ in a way the Law of Moses could never accomplish.
8.At the Jerusalem council, James said that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God, but should tell them to abstain from food polluted by ___, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. These restrictions were to promote peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between Jews and Gentiles.
9.Paul and Barnabas reported to the apostles everything that God had done through them. Some ____ stood up and said, 'The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the Mosaic Law.
11.Having evangelized Barnabas' homeland of Cyprus, they went to Perga and then to ____ Antioch. On the Sabbath, they went to the synagogue, and the rulers asked them to speak a message of encouragement.
14.___ Mark was with Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey until they reached Perga in Pamphylia, where he left them to return to Jerusalem.
16.From Acts 13:9 onwards, Luke used Saul's Greek name, Paul, as he began his mission to the Gentiles. Being filled with the Holy Spirit, Paul chastised Elymas, who was instantly struck ____. This miraculous event opened the proconsul's eyes, and he believed the teaching about the Lord.
17.Paul addressed the congregation in the Antioch synagogue as 'children of Abraham' and 'God-fearing Gentiles,' ending his speech by addressing them as ___. 'The Gospel is for everyone."
19.The people in Antioch read the letter and were glad for its encouraging message. The ___, spent some time encouraging the believers in Antioch before returning to Jerusalem. But Paul and Barnabas remained there, teaching and preaching the word of God.
20.The Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men in Antioch, stirring up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and expelling them from their city. So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them (Lk.9:6) and went to ___ filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
21.Passing through Pisidian Antioch, Paul and Barnabas came to Perga. After they preached the word there, they went to Attalia and ____ back to Syrian Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed (First Missionary Journey).

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