We started out day in Antioch on the Orontes (also known as Syrian Antioch). What an incredible experience to be in this city, so rich in Christian history. Antioch was the hub of Paul's missionary activities, his journeys usually started and ended here, his commissioning church was here, he confronted Peter here (Galatians 2), he took rest here between trips, the letter with the result of the Jerusalem council was addressed to the people here, many believe Matthew wrote his gospel from here, Paul likely wrote his letter to the Galatians from here, and it was the first place the word "Christian" was ever used.
P.S. You'll be glad to know our bags finally arrived this morning.
P.S. You'll be glad to know our bags finally arrived this morning.
The city of Antioch looks much different today than it did in Paul's time.
The Orontes River flows through the center of Antioch as it did in Paul's day.
We spent some time studying artifacts at the museum in Antioch.
We then made our way about 25 miles Southwest to Seleucia. Seleucia is the port city where Paul and Barnabas set sail for Cyprus on their first missionary journey.
The two inlets into the sea are all that remains of this ancient seaport.
As we walked along the ancient seaport I looked out to sea thinking about Paul and Barnabas doing the very same thing some 2000 years ago, wondering what God had in store for them on their journey.
This is the inscription of the Emperor when Titus' tunnel was completed in 72 AD.
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