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In the biblical narrative, journeys are significant both literally and metaphorically, representing physical travel and spiritual progression. The Bible is replete with accounts of journeys undertaken by individuals and groups, each with profound theological and moral implications.
Old Testament Journeys1.
Abraham's Journey: Abraham's journey from Ur of the Chaldeans to the land of Canaan is foundational to the biblical account of faith and obedience. In
Genesis 12:1-4 , God commands Abraham to leave his country and promises to make him a great nation. This journey signifies the beginning of God's covenant relationship with His chosen people.
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The Exodus: The journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land is a central narrative in the Old Testament. The book of Exodus details this journey, highlighting themes of deliverance, faith, and divine guidance.
Exodus 13:21 states, "And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night."
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The Wilderness Wanderings: Following the Exodus, the Israelites' 40-year journey in the wilderness is a period of testing and reliance on God.
Numbers 14:33-34 describes this time as a consequence of disobedience, yet it also serves as a period of preparation for entering the Promised Land.
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The Return from Exile: The journey back to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra and Nehemiah, marks a period of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people.
Ezra 1:3 records the decree of Cyrus allowing the exiles to return and rebuild the temple, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the hope of redemption.
New Testament Journeys1.
The Journey of Jesus: Jesus' ministry is marked by numerous journeys throughout Galilee, Judea, and beyond. These travels are not only geographical but also spiritual, as Jesus brings the message of the Kingdom of God. In
Matthew 4:23 , it is noted, "Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people."
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The Road to Emmaus: After His resurrection, Jesus appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, as described in
Luke 24:13-35 . This journey is emblematic of spiritual enlightenment and the revelation of Christ's identity and mission.
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Paul's Missionary Journeys: The Apostle Paul's journeys are pivotal in the spread of Christianity. The Book of Acts details these travels, emphasizing the expansion of the Gospel to the Gentiles.
Acts 13:2-3 marks the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey, as the Holy Spirit sets apart Paul and Barnabas for the work to which they are called.
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The Journey to Rome: Paul's journey to Rome, as a prisoner, is chronicled in
Acts 27-28. This journey underscores themes of perseverance, divine providence, and the fulfillment of God's purposes, as Paul is assured in
Acts 23:11 , "Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome."
Symbolic and Spiritual JourneysIn addition to literal journeys, the Bible frequently uses the concept of a journey to describe the spiritual life of believers. The journey of faith is often depicted as a path or way, with God as the guide.
Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
The journey motif in Scripture serves as a powerful metaphor for the believer's walk with God, characterized by trust, obedience, and transformation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) Plural of Journey.
Greek
4677. Sousanna -- "lily," Susanna, one of the women accompanying...... 4676, 4677. Sousanna. 4678 . "lily," Susanna, one of the women accompanying
Jesus on His
journeys. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Sousanna
...3597. hodoiporia -- a journey
... journeying, travel. Word Origin from the same as hodoiporeo Definition a journey
NASB Word Usage journey (1),journeys (1). journey. From...
Strong's Hebrew
4550. massa -- a pulling up, breaking (camp), setting out, a...... massa. 4551 . a pulling up, breaking (camp), setting out, a journey. Transliteration:
massa Phonetic Spelling: (mas-sah') Short Definition:
journeys.
...Library
The TwoJourneys.
... THE TWOJOURNEYS. THE TWOJOURNEYS. 10,10,10,6. "Then shall ye return,
and discern between the righteous and the wicked; between...
Some RoughJourneys
... Chapter 12. Wesley's Letter to an Editor; Impositions and Declarations; the
Speaking Statue; Wesley's Pentecost Some RoughJourneys....
Paul'sJourneys Acts 13:1-38:31
... II. PAUL'SJOURNEYS II. PAUL'SJOURNEYS Acts 13:1-38:31. #NAME... world? How
did the three missionaryjourneys differ from each other?...
Christ's Kingdom among the Gentiles. 1 Jesus Shall Reign Where'er...
... 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does his successivejourneys run; His kingdom
stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and wane no more....
First Attempts on Jerusalem.
... The details of thesejourneys are little known, for the synoptics do not speak of
them,[1] and the notes of the fourth Gospel are very confused on this point.[2...
First Missionary Journey Scripture
... II. PAUL'SJOURNEYS STUDY III FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY Scripture.... The Significance+
and importance of thesejourneys cannot be overestimated....
The Journey to Jerusalem - Chronological Arrangement of the Last...
... Luke records threejourneys to Jerusalem, [3834] the last of which agrees, in regard
to its starting point, with the notices of the other Evangelists, [3835...
The Pastoral Epistles.
... As to First Timothy and Titus, it is evident from their contents that they were
written while Paul was free, and after he had made somejourneys, which are not...
From Antioch to the Destruction of Jerusalem.
... The Time and Extent of Paul'sJourneys. The most of his work was accomplished during
three great missionaryjourneys.... Draw maps and indicate hisjourneys....
The First Stages. Ch. 9:51 to 13:21
... V. THEJOURNEYS TOWARD JERUSALEM. CHS.... The record of the lastjourneys of our Lord
toward Jerusalem forms a unique feature in the Gospel of Luke....
Thesaurus
Journeys (12 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Plural of Journey. Multi-Version Concordance
Journeys (12 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 9:5 Have we
...Stages (5 Occurrences)
... Exodus 17:1 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the
wilderness of Sin, by theirjourneys, according to the commandment of Jehovah...
Trophimus (3 Occurrences)
... notice shows that he was again-several years after the date indicated in the previous
passages-traveling with Paul on one of the missionaryjourneys which the...
Journeyed (111 Occurrences)
... Genesis 13:3 And he went on hisjourneys from the South even to Beth-el, unto the
place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Beth-el and Ai; (See...
Traveled (104 Occurrences)
... & pp) of Travel. 2. (a.) Having madejourneys; having gained knowledge or experience
by traveling; hence, knowing; experienced. Multi-Version Concordance...
Outgoings (21 Occurrences)
... Numbers 33:2 and Moses writeth their outgoings, by theirjourneys, by the command
of Jehovah; and these 'are' theirjourneys, by their outgoings: (YLT)....
Goings (42 Occurrences)
... Numbers 33:2 Moses wrote their goings out according to theirjourneys by the
commandment of Yahweh: and these are theirjourneys according to their goings out....
Writeth (26 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Numbers 33:2 and Moses writeth their outgoings, by theirjourneys, by the
command of Jehovah; and these 'are' theirjourneys, by their outgoings: (YLT)....
Recorded (141 Occurrences)
... Numbers 33:2 Moses wrote their goings out according to theirjourneys by the
commandment of Yahweh: and these are theirjourneys according to their goings out....
Pitched (101 Occurrences)
... Exodus 17:1 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the
wilderness of Sin, after theirjourneys, according to the commandment of the...
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