Second String Saints_Barnabas
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Barnabas was a Jewish Levite living in the Greek-speaking Island of Cyprus. He was nicknamed the "Son of Encouragement" and as we study his life we see how he encourages three distinct groups or people. He is also a tremendously gifted man who left nothing on the table... he used his gifts and powerfully impacted the first century church. His is a shining example of what it means to live a spirit-filled life.
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- 2. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Hank Greenberg and Jackie Robinson
- 3. NY Times May 17, 1947 Hank Greenberg a Hero to Dodgers’ Negro Star
- 4. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Barnabas
- 5. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE First Point Barnabas the Encourager
- 7. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold Acts 4
- 8. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 35 and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
- 9. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
- 11. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Acts 9 26 And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple.
- 12. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
- 13. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS The Dynamic Duo •Barnabas and Saul – 4 times •Barnabas and Paul – 3 times •Paul and Barnabas – 6 times
- 14. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Barnabas and John Mark
- 15. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Acts 15 36 And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.”
- 16. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 37 Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. 38 But Paul thought best not to take with them one who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work.
- 17. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 39 And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus,
- 18. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, having been commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
- 19. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 2 Timothy 4:11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.
- 20. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Second Point Barnabas the Gifted
- 21. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Prophet and Teacher
- 22. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Acts 13 1Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
- 23. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
- 24. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Full of the Holy Spirit
- 25. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Acts 11 22 The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
- 26. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Acts 11 23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose,
- 27. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Acts 11 24 for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
- 28. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE The Apostle Barnabas
- 29. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Acts 14 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out,
- 30. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 15 “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.
- 31. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 16 In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.
- 32. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 18 Even with these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them. Acts 14
- 33. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Author of Hebrews?
- 34. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Who wrote Hebrews??? •Tertullian (AD 160-220) ascribes the Book to Barnabas.
- 35. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Who wrote Hebrews??? •Tertullian (AD 160-220) ascribes the Book to Barnabas. •As a “Hellenistic” Jew he could have written the elevated Greek of the Book.
- 36. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Who wrote Hebrews??? •As an “apostle” he would have been a legitimate biblical author.
- 37. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Who wrote Hebrews??? •As an “apostle” he would have been a legitimate biblical author. •As a Levite, he would have been able to write a book like Hebrews that emphasizes the priestly role of Jesus.
- 38. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Third Point Barnabas, the Fallible
- 39. MAJOR LEAGUE INSTRUCTION FROM MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN THE BIBLE Barnabas and the “Judaizers”
- 40. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS Galatians 2 11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.
- 41. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.
- 42. SECOND STRING SAINTS: BARNABAS 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy.
- 43. 14 But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
Editor's Notes
- NY Times May 17, 1947 Hank Greenberg a Hero to Dodgers’ Negro Star PITTSBURGH, May 17 – Jackie Robinson, first Negro player in the major leagues, has picked a diamond hero – rival First Baseman Hank Greenberg of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Here’s why: Robinson and Greenberg collided in a play at first base during the current Dodger-Pirate series. The next time Jackie came down to the sack, Hank said: “I forgot to ask you if you were hurt in that play.” Assured that Robinson was unharmed, Greenberg said, “Sick in there. You’re doing fine. Keep your chin up.” This encouragement from an established star heartened Robinson who had been the subject of reported anti-racial treatment elsewhere and admits he has undergone “jockeying – some of it pretty severe.” “Class tells. It sticks out all over Mr. Greenberg,” Robinson declared.
- Barnabas
- First Point
- Barnabas and the Jerusalem Church
- Acts 4 34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold
- 35 and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
- 36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
- Saul and Barnabas
- Acts 9 26 And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple.
- 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
- Barnabas and Saul: Acts 11:30; Acts 12:25; Acts 13:2,7 Barnabas and Paul: Acts 14:14; Acts 15:12, 25 Paul and Barnabas: Acts 13:43, 46, 50; Acts 15:2, 22, 35
- Barnabas and John Mark
- Acts 15 36 And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.”
- 37 Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. 38 But Paul thought best not to take with them one who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work.
- 39 And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus,
- 40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, having been commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
- 2 Timothy 4:11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.
- Second Point Barnabas the Gifted
- Prophet and Teacher
- Acts 13 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
- 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
- Full of the Holy Spirit
- Acts 11 22 The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
- 23 When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose,
- 24 for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
- The Apostle Barnabas
- 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out,
- 15 “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.
- 16 In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.
- 18 Even with these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them.
- Barnabas and the Book of Hebrews
- Who wrote Hebrews??? Tertullian (AD 160-220) ascribes the Book to Barnabas.
- As a “Hellenistic” Jew he could have written the elevated Greek of the Book.
- As an “apostle” he would have been a legitimate biblical author.
- As a Levite, he would have been able to write a book like Hebrews that emphasizes the priestly role of Jesus.
- Third Point Barnabas the Fallible
- Barnabas and the Judaizers
- Galatians 2
- 12 For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party.
- 13 And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy.
- 14 But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
- Jesus’ disciples were constantly jockeying for position. Andrew was the first to follow Jesus. To use our terminology, he had dibs. He could have said that he deserved a place at the bedside of Jairus’ daughter. He could have complained about not being on the Mt. of Transfiguration. He could have even asserted that had Jesus invited him to come alongside in the Garden of Gethsemane, he would have stayed awake. Andrew could have easily asserted that he was less volatile than Peter… more reliable. He could have even made a case that he was more worthy. But Andrew was content to take a lesser role with gratitude and grace. What an example for each of us.