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The Mediterranean world in 33CE was very different. Rome controlled much of this area of the world for approximately 507 years because of the Roman Empire. Their focal point was on the military who invaded majority of the Mediterranean. In those times the key languages of the time were Latin, Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic. Some of the different religious groups living in the regions were Jews, Christians and Polytheists. There was not particularly great tolerance between these groups and so there was conflict about their own beliefs. People and goods were transported by foot, by animals or even by wheels. Many of Pauls followers came from the region of Galilee.

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Galatians 3:1-14; 15-25; 26-4:7
Corinthians 12:4-7; 12-14; 13:1-3
Philippians 2:1-5 ; 3:12-144:6-9
ELABORTE - Website
http://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/l/life-lessons-from-paul-13-session-study.html

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EXPLAIN - Article: "Getting a handle on Pauls thought" and related document.

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EXPLAIN - Themes in Pauls Epistles.

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Post 6- Interpret and apply one of Pauls messages for us today in 50-100 words. 

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Post 6- Interpret and apply one of Pauls messages for us today in 50-100 words. 

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1. Chose one of the epistles listed on the right and read closely and identified passages.
2. Express the ideas in your own words.
3. Suggest why and how the message is applicable for individuals or groups of people today

- What does this mean for our lives today?
- What is this message asking us to do in our lives today?
- How do we make Paul's message alive?

I feel that this message is applicable for individuals today by treating people equally and being selfless, you will receive good in return. This is important to our lives today as it is how Jesus lived and we should be living as he did in order to live a good life so we are able to make Pauls message alive. (Philippians 2:1-5)

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Post 5- Identify and explain in 50- 100 words a cultural challenge for Paul that is revealed in one of his epistles

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Post 5- Identify and explain in 50- 100 words a cultural challenge for Paul that is revealed in one of his epistles

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In 54-55 AD Paul found that a cultural challenge for him was trying to get the Jews to become Christians. In order for this to happen, they had to be circumcised according to the Jewish law. They believed you still had to be circumcised to belong to the community. Paul tried to bring Christianity in and Jews did not like this because they had to be circumcised. Paul urged the people ‘Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.’ (Gal 6:2).

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Post 4- Explain the purpose of Pauls letters and identify the main messages in his preaching in approximietley 100 words. 

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Post 4- Explain the purpose of Pauls letters and identify the main messages in his preaching in approximietley 100 words. 

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St Paul wrote these letters because he had travelled all over the eastern Mediterranean Sea while preaching about the Christian faith. These letters remind and teach people that Jesus died for us. He wanted all people such as the Jews and Gentiles, to be just with God through the Christian faith. Paul reveals in the bible ‘As you read this powerful letter, let go of your fears. Even though you’re not perfect, God will never leave you’ (Romans pg. 1338). This bible passage explains, by reading these letters from Paul God will always be with you. The main message: that jesus is the messiah as he died for our sins which then enable us to receive eternal life

its is about building a community within their faith

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ENGAGE ACTIVITY SET 2
EXPLORE ACTIVITY - locating the communities

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*Post 3- Outline the extent of Paul's first or second or third journey    *Include a map

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*Post 3- Outline the extent of Paul's first or second or third journey    *Include a map

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In 46AD, Paul took on his first missionary journey travelling to starting in Antioch, then sailing down and around the island called Cyprus, sailing up to Asia and visiting the city of Perga, another city named Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe then doing the whole journey backwards starting from Derbe and ending in Antioch. Paul travelled around the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea to preach to the message of Christianity which in total, he travelled 2254km by foot or boat. Whilst Paul was in some places, he was welcomed but in other places, the refused to listen to his important message.

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ACTS 7:54 - 8:3
ACTS 9:1 - 31
ACTS 21:37 - 22:21
GALATIANS 1:15

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*Post 2- Explain the significance of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus in 50-100 words.

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*Post 2- Explain the significance of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus in 50-100 words.

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Saul was brought up as a Jew who went from persecuting Christians, to later becoming one himself. He would stone the Christians as he thought they were a threat and blasphemous. He then saw a blinding light in his path and it was Jesus asking why he was persecuting him. Saul was then baptised by Ananias and then he became a significant member of the Christians. This was so significant as he made a huge change from once being a Jew then the conversion to being a Christian due to Jesus’ words.

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ACTS 2:1-13 (Origin of listeners)
ACTS 21:37-40 (Greek & Hebrew; Jew; citizen)
EXPLORE ACTIVITY- documentary

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Post 1- *Describe the Mediterranean World in 33 CE in approximately 100 words. *Add a map 

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Post 1- *Describe the Mediterranean World in 33 CE in approximately 100 words. *Add a map 

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General Vocabulary                           Questions to address:
circumcision                                        1. Why did Rome control much of this area of the world? For how long did it do so?
stylus                                                     2. What languages were used? How common was written communication?

Zealous                                                 3. What were some of the different ethnic/ cultural groups living in the regions?
4. How were people and goods transported?
Religious Vocabulary                          5. What were some main regions? What were some main cities?
Pagan
Theological
Gentile
Missionary
Apostle
Disciple

Historical Vocabulary/Concepts
Roman empire
Caesar
Slavery