Acts 13

First some general information according to my Bible's commentary: Chapter 13 marks a turning point in Acts. The first 12 chapters focused on Peter, the remaining chapters will focus around Paul and his ministry with the gentiles. Also, from here on out Saul will be known as Paul. Saul is his Hebrew name and Paul is his Roman name. Here he is traveling with Barnabas.

The biggest thing that goes on in this chapter is Paul's lengthy speech in the synagogue on the Sabbath day, where he pretty much gives the story of the Jewish people starting with the wandering in the desert and ending with Jesus' Resurrection. He proclaims, "Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses." v. 38-39 The people loved his message and were begging for more; good news since he was speaking to Jews.

Then Paul makes the announcement that he received from the Lord, "I have placed you as a light for the gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the end of the earth."v. 47 So off they go.