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.
Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over whether to take John Mark on their second missionary journey. Barnabas wanted to take Mark but Paul did not, due to Mark leaving them during their first journey. They parted ways, with Barnabas taking Mark to Cyprus while Paul chose Silas and traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches by preaching the gospel of salvation by faith alone. Paul then met Timothy and circumcised him to help him minister to Jews, as Timothy's father was Greek. Paul and Silas continued on their journey, delivering the letter from the Jerusalem Council and strengthening the churches' faith as they preached the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus alone.
Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over whether to take John Mark on their second missionary journey. Barnabas wanted to take Mark but Paul did not think it was a good idea since Mark had left them during their first journey. This led to a sharp disagreement and they parted ways, with Barnabas taking Mark to Cyprus while Paul chose Silas and traveled through Syria and Cilicia to strengthen the churches. Paul later reconciled with both Barnabas and Mark, showing the disagreement did not cause a permanent rift. The document also discusses Paul taking Timothy as a companion on the second journey and circumcising him to avoid objections from Jews in the regions they would visit.
This document contains a summary of passages from Acts 15 and Acts 13-15 related to the early church in Antioch and the missionary journeys of Paul and Barnabas. The summary is as follows:
1) Judas and Silas comforted and strengthened the believers in Antioch after the controversy surrounding Gentile converts. Silas remained in Antioch while Judas returned to Jerusalem.
2) Paul and Barnabas continued teaching and preaching in Antioch. Paul proposed another missionary journey and visiting believers in cities where they had preached.
3) Barnabas wanted to take John Mark again but Paul did not trust him since he left them previously in Pamp
The document provides details about Paul and Barnabas' missionary journeys as recorded in Acts 13-14. It discusses how they established churches by preaching, making disciples, and appointing elders. It also notes how they returned later to strengthen the disciples and encourage them despite facing troubles and persecution for their faith. Their example shows the importance of both evangelism and discipleship in building God's kingdom.
I. Barnabas — A Model Christian
II. Burden-Bearing
III. Pivot Battles in Life
IV. The Little Coat
V. The Journey of a Day
VI. Jesus Only
VII. Right Views of Things
VI 1 1. The Dove That Found Rest
Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over whether to take John Mark on their second missionary journey. Barnabas wanted to take Mark but Paul did not, due to Mark leaving them during their first journey. They parted ways, with Barnabas taking Mark to Cyprus while Paul chose Silas and traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches by preaching the gospel of salvation by faith alone. Paul then met Timothy and circumcised him to help him minister to Jews, as Timothy's father was Greek. Paul and Silas continued on their journey, delivering the letter from the Jerusalem Council and strengthening the churches' faith as they preached the gospel of salvation through faith in Jesus alone.
Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over whether to take John Mark on their second missionary journey. Barnabas wanted to take Mark but Paul did not think it was a good idea since Mark had left them during their first journey. This led to a sharp disagreement and they parted ways, with Barnabas taking Mark to Cyprus while Paul chose Silas and traveled through Syria and Cilicia to strengthen the churches. Paul later reconciled with both Barnabas and Mark, showing the disagreement did not cause a permanent rift. The document also discusses Paul taking Timothy as a companion on the second journey and circumcising him to avoid objections from Jews in the regions they would visit.
This document contains a summary of passages from Acts 15 and Acts 13-15 related to the early church in Antioch and the missionary journeys of Paul and Barnabas. The summary is as follows:
1) Judas and Silas comforted and strengthened the believers in Antioch after the controversy surrounding Gentile converts. Silas remained in Antioch while Judas returned to Jerusalem.
2) Paul and Barnabas continued teaching and preaching in Antioch. Paul proposed another missionary journey and visiting believers in cities where they had preached.
3) Barnabas wanted to take John Mark again but Paul did not trust him since he left them previously in Pamp
The document provides details about Paul and Barnabas' missionary journeys as recorded in Acts 13-14. It discusses how they established churches by preaching, making disciples, and appointing elders. It also notes how they returned later to strengthen the disciples and encourage them despite facing troubles and persecution for their faith. Their example shows the importance of both evangelism and discipleship in building God's kingdom.
I. Barnabas — A Model Christian
II. Burden-Bearing
III. Pivot Battles in Life
IV. The Little Coat
V. The Journey of a Day
VI. Jesus Only
VII. Right Views of Things
VI 1 1. The Dove That Found Rest
Jesus was traveling home with his familyGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus traveling home with His family. Some disciples were with Him as well, but His mother and brothers were with Him heading for His hometown.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Nov 23-29
Paul undertook a third missionary journey starting in Antioch. He traveled through Galatia and Phrygia, then spent over three years in Ephesus preaching and performing miracles. His preaching turned many from worshipping pagan idols which angered local artisans. This led to a riot in defense of the goddess Artemis. Paul then traveled through Macedonia and Achaia before heading to Jerusalem despite warnings of impending arrest. In Jerusalem, Paul was arrested and transferred to Caesarea where he remained imprisoned for two years awaiting trial before Caesar.
This document provides commentary on Isaiah 54 from three scholars - Barnes, Clarke, and Gill. It summarizes their interpretations of Isaiah 54:1, which refers to Zion/Jerusalem as a barren woman who will greatly increase in children. The scholars view this as a prophecy of the growth of God's people - from the small number of believers in the Jewish church to the vast multitudes who would become Christians, far surpassing the children of the married wife/Jewish church. Henry also applies this to the post-exilic increase of the Jews in Israel and the ultimate abundant spread of Christianity among both Jews and Gentiles.
The document discusses a lesson about building God's kingdom through making disciples. It describes how the early church in Antioch sent Barnabas and Paul on the first missionary journey to Asia Minor to establish churches and make disciples. It then provides details from the biblical passages of Acts 13 and 14, highlighting how the church was led by the Holy Spirit to send missionaries out to spread the gospel, and how Barnabas and Paul worked to strengthen the new believers and churches by encouraging them and teaching them.
The document discusses several women mentioned in the Bible who played important roles in early Christianity:
- Pilate's wife warned her husband about Jesus' innocence in a dream and urged Pilate to have nothing to do with putting Jesus to death.
- The Samaritan woman was the first to publicly proclaim that Jesus was the Messiah after encountering him at a well.
- Lydia was the first European woman to accept the gospel and hosted the first church in her home in Philippi.
- Priscilla, together with her husband Aquila, instructed the preacher Apollos and helped Paul in his ministry.
- Dorcas was beloved for her good deeds and acts of charity in
This family of talented singers and musicians from Gospel Baptist Tabernacle will be leading worship on Sunday, February 12 at 6pm. All are invited to attend and worship; no special attire is required.
1) 1 Thessalonians is considered the earliest of Paul's letters, dated around 49-51 CE. It was written from Corinth to the church in Thessalonica.
2) In the letter, Paul thanks the Thessalonians for their faith and work, remembering their labor of love. He encourages them in the face of persecution and the death of some believers by reminding them of the resurrection of Christ and their waiting for his return.
3) Thessalonica was a major urban trading center, where Paul likely worked as a tentmaker while preaching and establishing the church there, drawing on the Cynic philosophical tradition of itinerant preaching.
St. Paul's life transformed dramatically from persecutor of Christians to their greatest advocate. After his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, where he was blinded by a bright light and heard Jesus' voice, Paul underwent a conversion and became a sincere disciple. He spent years preaching in Arabia, Damascus, Syria, and Cilicia before Barnabas took Paul under his wing and introduced him to other Christians. Together, they were then sent by the church in Antioch to preach in Cyprus, Pamphylia and Phrygia.
Paul and Barnabas went on the first Christian mission together to several cities, including Seleucia, Salamis, Paphos, Attalia, and Antioch. Barnabas was a Jew from Cyprus who was Paul's companion and supporter after Paul's conversion. They taught that men should repent of their sins. In Lystra, Paul healed a crippled man, leading the people to think they were gods. Paul and Barnabas convinced the people otherwise and preached repentance. Later in Antioch, the people stoned Paul for his preaching, as Paul had said believers must undergo tribulation to enter God's kingdom.
The document discusses Jesus teaching crowds and healing people, noting that the harvest is plentiful but workers are few. It calls for praying to God to send more workers. It then discusses the roles and responsibilities of preachers, inviters, encouragers, and senders/supporters in sharing the gospel and bringing others to faith.
After some time, Paul proposed to Barnabas that they return to cities where they had previously preached to check on the brethren. However, Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them, while Paul insisted they should not take him because he had left them before. This led to a sharp disagreement between them, and Barnabas and Mark sailed to Cyprus while Paul chose Silas and traveled through Syria and Cilicia to strengthen the churches.
Rom 14-15:7 Disunity has always been a major problem with God’s people. Even the Old Testament records the civil wars and family fights among the people of Israel, and almost every local church mentioned in the New Testament had divisions to contend with.
Rom 15:8 -16:27 One of the keywords in the closing chapters of Romans is “ministry.” In fact, Paul used three different Greek words to discuss the theme. In this section, Paul explained four different ministries.
The document summarizes chapters 13-15 of the Book of Acts, recounting how Paul and Barnabas preached in Iconium and Lystra. Through their powerful preaching, many Jews and Greeks came to believe. However, some Jews stirred up opposition against them. Paul and Barnabas stayed and continued preaching boldly despite facing persecution. Paul healed an crippled man, leading the people of Lystra to believe Paul and Barnabas were gods. The apostles had to convince the people they were just ordinary men preaching about the true, living God.
The document provides biographical details about Paul's life and ministry based on passages from Acts and Paul's letters. It describes Paul's Jewish background and education, his persecution of the early church, his conversion experience, and his missionary journeys establishing churches in major cities throughout the Roman world. The document also discusses Paul's methods, teachings, and conflicts with other groups as he helped formulate early Christian theology. It concludes with accounts of Paul's imprisonments and martyrdom in Rome under Nero.
The holy spirit and speaking in tonguesGLENN PEASE
This is a collection of writings dealing with the issue of speaking in tongues. There is debate on this issue, and Christians have different views. It is a challenge to read them and come to a conclusion as to what is the most biblical view,.
Paul travels to Corinth after leaving Athens and initially works with Aquila and Priscilla, tentmakers who had recently come from Italy. After Silas and Timothy join him, Paul devotes himself fully to preaching. When Jews oppose him, he moves to a Gentile's house next door. Many Corinthians believe, including the synagogue ruler Crispus. Paul has a vision assuring him of God's protection and stays 18 months teaching. He is brought before Gallio, the proconsul, but the case is dismissed as a religious matter. Paul sails to Syria with Priscilla and Aquila, stopping to fulfill a vow by cutting his hair at Cenchrea. He leaves them at Ephes
Paul wants the Corinthians to know about the generosity shown by the churches in Macedonia in collecting money to help Christians in need in Jerusalem. He explains that this generosity was a grace or favor from God, who stirred up the Macedonian churches to give liberally according to their means. Paul cites their example to encourage the Corinthians to also give freely to assist their fellow believers. Commentators note that Paul strategically appeals to the Corinthians' competitive spirit by praising the contributions of others to motivate them to potentially do even more.
Jesus - the One I love
Let’s get to discuss a bit The Character of the One we love to follow
His Creativity
His Depth
His Righteousness
His Psychological insight
His Compassion
Paul proposed a second missionary journey to Barnabas to revisit cities where they had previously preached. However, Barnabas wanted to take John Mark again, while Paul did not trust him after he abandoned them previously. This caused Barnabas and Paul to separate, with Barnabas taking John Mark to Cyprus while Paul chose Silas and traveled overland. Paul and Silas preached in Philippi and Lydia became the first convert in Europe. They were later imprisoned but an earthquake led to their release and the conversion of the jailer and his household. Paul continued preaching throughout Macedonia and Achaia, facing opposition in some areas, before eventually reaching Athens and Corinth where he established churches.
Barnabas was sent by the church in Jerusalem to encourage believers in Antioch. When he arrived, he saw evidence of God's grace at work and encouraged the believers to remain faithful. Barnabas was described as a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. The passage reflects on Barnabas' character, including that he was open to God's grace, encouraged others, mentored leaders like Paul and John Mark, though also fallible, and was generous and highly respected.
Barnabas was sent by the church in Jerusalem to investigate the ministry happening in Antioch where Greeks were being preached to. When Barnabas arrived, he saw evidence of God's grace at work and encouraged the believers to remain faithful. Barnabas was described as a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. He was open to God's grace, encouraged others, mentored leaders like Paul and John Mark, and was generous with his wealth and ministry despite also being fallible at times. Barnabas was highly respected by Paul and other early church leaders.
Jesus was traveling home with his familyGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus traveling home with His family. Some disciples were with Him as well, but His mother and brothers were with Him heading for His hometown.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Nov 23-29
Paul undertook a third missionary journey starting in Antioch. He traveled through Galatia and Phrygia, then spent over three years in Ephesus preaching and performing miracles. His preaching turned many from worshipping pagan idols which angered local artisans. This led to a riot in defense of the goddess Artemis. Paul then traveled through Macedonia and Achaia before heading to Jerusalem despite warnings of impending arrest. In Jerusalem, Paul was arrested and transferred to Caesarea where he remained imprisoned for two years awaiting trial before Caesar.
This document provides commentary on Isaiah 54 from three scholars - Barnes, Clarke, and Gill. It summarizes their interpretations of Isaiah 54:1, which refers to Zion/Jerusalem as a barren woman who will greatly increase in children. The scholars view this as a prophecy of the growth of God's people - from the small number of believers in the Jewish church to the vast multitudes who would become Christians, far surpassing the children of the married wife/Jewish church. Henry also applies this to the post-exilic increase of the Jews in Israel and the ultimate abundant spread of Christianity among both Jews and Gentiles.
The document discusses a lesson about building God's kingdom through making disciples. It describes how the early church in Antioch sent Barnabas and Paul on the first missionary journey to Asia Minor to establish churches and make disciples. It then provides details from the biblical passages of Acts 13 and 14, highlighting how the church was led by the Holy Spirit to send missionaries out to spread the gospel, and how Barnabas and Paul worked to strengthen the new believers and churches by encouraging them and teaching them.
The document discusses several women mentioned in the Bible who played important roles in early Christianity:
- Pilate's wife warned her husband about Jesus' innocence in a dream and urged Pilate to have nothing to do with putting Jesus to death.
- The Samaritan woman was the first to publicly proclaim that Jesus was the Messiah after encountering him at a well.
- Lydia was the first European woman to accept the gospel and hosted the first church in her home in Philippi.
- Priscilla, together with her husband Aquila, instructed the preacher Apollos and helped Paul in his ministry.
- Dorcas was beloved for her good deeds and acts of charity in
This family of talented singers and musicians from Gospel Baptist Tabernacle will be leading worship on Sunday, February 12 at 6pm. All are invited to attend and worship; no special attire is required.
1) 1 Thessalonians is considered the earliest of Paul's letters, dated around 49-51 CE. It was written from Corinth to the church in Thessalonica.
2) In the letter, Paul thanks the Thessalonians for their faith and work, remembering their labor of love. He encourages them in the face of persecution and the death of some believers by reminding them of the resurrection of Christ and their waiting for his return.
3) Thessalonica was a major urban trading center, where Paul likely worked as a tentmaker while preaching and establishing the church there, drawing on the Cynic philosophical tradition of itinerant preaching.
St. Paul's life transformed dramatically from persecutor of Christians to their greatest advocate. After his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, where he was blinded by a bright light and heard Jesus' voice, Paul underwent a conversion and became a sincere disciple. He spent years preaching in Arabia, Damascus, Syria, and Cilicia before Barnabas took Paul under his wing and introduced him to other Christians. Together, they were then sent by the church in Antioch to preach in Cyprus, Pamphylia and Phrygia.
Paul and Barnabas went on the first Christian mission together to several cities, including Seleucia, Salamis, Paphos, Attalia, and Antioch. Barnabas was a Jew from Cyprus who was Paul's companion and supporter after Paul's conversion. They taught that men should repent of their sins. In Lystra, Paul healed a crippled man, leading the people to think they were gods. Paul and Barnabas convinced the people otherwise and preached repentance. Later in Antioch, the people stoned Paul for his preaching, as Paul had said believers must undergo tribulation to enter God's kingdom.
The document discusses Jesus teaching crowds and healing people, noting that the harvest is plentiful but workers are few. It calls for praying to God to send more workers. It then discusses the roles and responsibilities of preachers, inviters, encouragers, and senders/supporters in sharing the gospel and bringing others to faith.
After some time, Paul proposed to Barnabas that they return to cities where they had previously preached to check on the brethren. However, Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them, while Paul insisted they should not take him because he had left them before. This led to a sharp disagreement between them, and Barnabas and Mark sailed to Cyprus while Paul chose Silas and traveled through Syria and Cilicia to strengthen the churches.
Rom 14-15:7 Disunity has always been a major problem with God’s people. Even the Old Testament records the civil wars and family fights among the people of Israel, and almost every local church mentioned in the New Testament had divisions to contend with.
Rom 15:8 -16:27 One of the keywords in the closing chapters of Romans is “ministry.” In fact, Paul used three different Greek words to discuss the theme. In this section, Paul explained four different ministries.
The document summarizes chapters 13-15 of the Book of Acts, recounting how Paul and Barnabas preached in Iconium and Lystra. Through their powerful preaching, many Jews and Greeks came to believe. However, some Jews stirred up opposition against them. Paul and Barnabas stayed and continued preaching boldly despite facing persecution. Paul healed an crippled man, leading the people of Lystra to believe Paul and Barnabas were gods. The apostles had to convince the people they were just ordinary men preaching about the true, living God.
The document provides biographical details about Paul's life and ministry based on passages from Acts and Paul's letters. It describes Paul's Jewish background and education, his persecution of the early church, his conversion experience, and his missionary journeys establishing churches in major cities throughout the Roman world. The document also discusses Paul's methods, teachings, and conflicts with other groups as he helped formulate early Christian theology. It concludes with accounts of Paul's imprisonments and martyrdom in Rome under Nero.
The holy spirit and speaking in tonguesGLENN PEASE
This is a collection of writings dealing with the issue of speaking in tongues. There is debate on this issue, and Christians have different views. It is a challenge to read them and come to a conclusion as to what is the most biblical view,.
Paul travels to Corinth after leaving Athens and initially works with Aquila and Priscilla, tentmakers who had recently come from Italy. After Silas and Timothy join him, Paul devotes himself fully to preaching. When Jews oppose him, he moves to a Gentile's house next door. Many Corinthians believe, including the synagogue ruler Crispus. Paul has a vision assuring him of God's protection and stays 18 months teaching. He is brought before Gallio, the proconsul, but the case is dismissed as a religious matter. Paul sails to Syria with Priscilla and Aquila, stopping to fulfill a vow by cutting his hair at Cenchrea. He leaves them at Ephes
Paul wants the Corinthians to know about the generosity shown by the churches in Macedonia in collecting money to help Christians in need in Jerusalem. He explains that this generosity was a grace or favor from God, who stirred up the Macedonian churches to give liberally according to their means. Paul cites their example to encourage the Corinthians to also give freely to assist their fellow believers. Commentators note that Paul strategically appeals to the Corinthians' competitive spirit by praising the contributions of others to motivate them to potentially do even more.
Jesus - the One I love
Let’s get to discuss a bit The Character of the One we love to follow
His Creativity
His Depth
His Righteousness
His Psychological insight
His Compassion
Paul proposed a second missionary journey to Barnabas to revisit cities where they had previously preached. However, Barnabas wanted to take John Mark again, while Paul did not trust him after he abandoned them previously. This caused Barnabas and Paul to separate, with Barnabas taking John Mark to Cyprus while Paul chose Silas and traveled overland. Paul and Silas preached in Philippi and Lydia became the first convert in Europe. They were later imprisoned but an earthquake led to their release and the conversion of the jailer and his household. Paul continued preaching throughout Macedonia and Achaia, facing opposition in some areas, before eventually reaching Athens and Corinth where he established churches.
Barnabas was sent by the church in Jerusalem to encourage believers in Antioch. When he arrived, he saw evidence of God's grace at work and encouraged the believers to remain faithful. Barnabas was described as a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. The passage reflects on Barnabas' character, including that he was open to God's grace, encouraged others, mentored leaders like Paul and John Mark, though also fallible, and was generous and highly respected.
Barnabas was sent by the church in Jerusalem to investigate the ministry happening in Antioch where Greeks were being preached to. When Barnabas arrived, he saw evidence of God's grace at work and encouraged the believers to remain faithful. Barnabas was described as a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. He was open to God's grace, encouraged others, mentored leaders like Paul and John Mark, and was generous with his wealth and ministry despite also being fallible at times. Barnabas was highly respected by Paul and other early church leaders.
Barnabas was sent by the church in Jerusalem to investigate the ministry happening in Antioch where Greeks were being preached to. When Barnabas arrived, he saw evidence of God's grace at work and encouraged the believers to remain faithful. Barnabas was described as a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. The document then provides reflections from Barnabas' life, including that he was open to God's grace, encouraged others, mentored leaders like Paul, was fallible but learned from mistakes, generous, and highly respected.
Although unity is a goal which we continually strive for, there are some times where a hard conversation uncovers differences that result in a decision to go separate ways. In this sermon we will look at Paul and Barnabas' decision to dissolve their ministry partnership. We will also see that this decision resulted in some strategic advantages and opportunities that led to a multiplication of ministry.
Streams in the Deserts prayer presentationmatthewrudolph
God used the Cypriots in seven specific ways in the early church:
1) Barnabas, a Cypriot, encouraged and financially supported the apostles.
2) Cypriots received persecuted believers fleeing from Jerusalem.
3) Some Cypriots in Antioch were the first to preach the gospel to Gentiles.
4) Barnabas, a Cypriot, was set apart for missionary work and helped establish Cyprus as a missions base.
5) Barnabas later returned to Cyprus to strengthen the churches he had previously planted.
6) A Cypriot disciple named Mnason provided lodging for Paul in Jerusalem.
7) Cyprus is referred
Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus who encouraged the early Christian church. He saw that Paul had truly converted to Christianity and vouched for him to the skeptical apostles. Barnabas partnered with Paul to preach the gospel in various cities and helped many people become followers of Jesus. Although they later had a disagreement that caused them to separate, Barnabas remained devoted to encouraging and strengthening the faith of Christians throughout his life until he was eventually martyred for his beliefs.
1) The church in Antioch was fasting and praying when the Holy Spirit called Barnabas and Saul to a special mission. 2) The church ordained Barnabas and Saul through fasting, prayer, and laying hands on them. 3) Barnabas and Saul were then sent out by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the word of God, first traveling to Cyprus and preaching in Jewish synagogues in Salamis with John Mark's assistance.
The document describes how early Christians spread the word about Jesus in Antioch. Some disciples from Cyprus and Cyrene preached to Greek-speaking people in Antioch. Many believed and turned to the Lord. When the church in Jerusalem heard about this, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. He saw God's grace at work and encouraged the believers. Many more people became Christians. Barnabas later went to find Saul and brought him to Antioch to teach for a year. It was in Antioch that Christians were first called by that name. Prophets later foretold a famine and the disciples in Antioch collected relief for believers in Judea, sending it with Barnabas and
Spring, 1947 The Dead Sea Scrolls, the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century are found in a cave, near Qumran, by a Bedouin shepherd boy.
1. Paul and Silas planned to visit churches but were redirected to Macedonia after a vision.
2. In Philippi, they met Lydia who became the first Christian convert in Europe.
3. Paul and Silas were imprisoned after a girl with a fortune-telling spirit was exorcised, angering her owners. They prayed and sang hymns, causing an earthquake that freed all prisoners.
Silas served three apostles, James, Paul and Peter. He was an encouraging prophet and leader. Silas was also a team player, a utility player and a closer... three qualities of baseball greats that make for an amazing second string Christian leader.
Paul traveled with Barnabas to Thessalonica where he reasoned with Jews from scripture for three Sabbaths. Paul's sermon reviewed God's dealings with Israel, introduced Jesus as the promised savior, and provided evidence for his resurrection. Many Jews and Gentiles responded positively, seeking more teachings from Paul and Barnabas, though some Jews grew envious. Despite later being persecuted and forced to leave, Paul and Barnabas continued spreading the word and rejoicing in their work.
Barnabas was a son of prophecy from Cyprus who played an important role in the early Christian church. He encouraged and defended the newly converted Saul/Paul, and the two went on the church's first missionary journey together to preach in Cyprus, Pamphylia, Pisidia and Lycaonia. Barnabas and Paul had a falling out over whether to take John Mark on their second missionary journey, after which they separated. Barnabas continued preaching and is said to have been martyred in Cyprus. The Epistle of Barnabas was attributed to him by some early Christians, though most scholars now believe it was written later in Alexandria.
The document summarizes Paul and Barnabas' missionary journey through southern Galatia, planting churches in three cities - Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. It describes their encounters in each city, including facing opposition in Iconium, healing a lame man and being worshipped as gods in Lystra, and successfully preaching the gospel in Derbe. It then discusses their return journey through these cities to strengthen the disciples before returning to their home base in Antioch, having completed their work of establishing churches throughout the region.
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Barnabas was known as an encourager for supporting and defending Saul after his conversion, vouching for him to the skeptical disciples. He later encouraged new Gentile believers in Antioch and recruited Paul to help lead that church. Barnabas also encouraged John Mark to continue ministry after Paul refused to work with him, taking him on his own mission trip instead of giving up on him.
The document describes Paul's first missionary journey where he and Barnabas were called by the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel. They traveled to various cities like Antioch and Jerusalem, establishing churches and resolving doctrinal issues. Guided by a vision, Paul and his companions were called to preach in Macedonia, where they converted Lydia and the jailer in Philippi, establishing one of the first European churches despite facing opposition.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Prophecy of Enoch in Jude 14-16_.pptxStephen Palm
In Jude 14-16 Jude cites one of the most cryptic characters in the Book of Genesis, Enoch, the man who never died! Jude quotes Enoch, but the words are not found in Genesis nor anywhere else in the Bible. Jude is actually quoting from a pseudepigraphical book named 1 Enoch. In this sermon we will take a close look at Enoch, consider the way that biblical authors at times cited non-biblical books as illustrations and how Jude applied these words to the false teachers of our day.
Jude: The Acts of the Apostates: Waterless Clouds (vv.8-13).pptxStephen Palm
Jude continues to paint a portrait of false teachers by piling up Old Testament examples of rebels who rejected God-given authority. This week we will consider the bad example of Satan and three men he worked through: Cain, Balaam and Korah. These examples continue to help us identify what false teachers are like and how to quickly identify them.
Jude: The Acts of the Apostate: High Handed Sins (vv.5-7).pptxStephen Palm
One of the key characteristics of Jude as an author is that he frequently alludes to or directly quotes Old Testament texts. He assumes knowledge of these great stories of the Hebrew Scriptures and without some solid understanding of the Books of Moses, in particular, Jude is almost indecipherable.
In this sermon, we will use a category of sin described in the Book of Numbers, the High-Handed Sin, as a way of organizing Jude 5-7. The High-Handed sin is the sin of the apostate, those who raise their fists against God. Jude, who loves triads, will share three "high-handed sins" committed by unruly mobs. Each of these OT stories are intended to demonstrate the true severity and danger posed by false teachers. In the process of considering these background texts to Jude's words we will grapple with some of the most confusing and even unnerving texts of scripture. Prepare for a wild ride!
Jude: The Acts of the Apostates (Jude vv.1-4).pptxStephen Palm
In this sermon Pastor Ryan Shannon introduces a new sermon series on the Book of Jude entitled, "The Acts of the Apostates". Apostates are the earliest "deconversion" stories of the New Testament. These are false teachers who rejected a truth that they once felt some affinity towards. They preached another gospel and posed a great danger to the early church. Like the first century, the 21st century church faces this same real risk. False teachers are often attractive, charismatic and incredibly positive in their message. But they reject the hard teachings of Jesus and offer a message that offers affirmation without correction. There is nothing sadder than someone who believes a lie and stakes their eternal destiny on that lie that our sin is something God winks at. In this series we will learn the importance of discernment coupled with a bold commitment to stand up, stand out and stand firm for the gospel.
This sermon will explore the broad topic of bioethics from a Christian perspective. The sermon is organized around three points borrowed from bioethicist Dr. Nigel Cameron and Charles Colson: Taking Life, Making Life and Faking Life. We will observe how current innovations offer great hope for healing major diseases but also pose the risk of creating dystopic nightmare scenarios. We will see what God's Word has to say on these relevant topics.
This is the concluding message in the series Trivial Pursuits and the fifth message of "Meaningful Pursuits." This message considers the pursuit of obedience. Shockingly, the words "obey" and "obedience" are not found in all of Ecclesiastes. However, the concept appears in a variety of expressions such as Pleasing God, Doing good, Walking in the "Sight of the Eyes" and Keeping the Commandments. We will explore each of these key phrases and the texts in which they appear, and we will explore what "keeping the commandments" means for the New Covenant believer. We will also explore the "God-rail" of judgment and what the believer in Jesus can expect on the "Day of Judgment."
Meaningful Pursuits_The Fear of God.pptxStephen Palm
In Proverbs Solomon says that "The Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom." The idea of fearing God is peppered throughout Ecclesiastes. It is found in some texts that we have explored in this series and some that we have not. In this message we will bring five key texts concerning the Fear of God that identify five key reasons why we are wise to Fear Him. We will also investigate the Hebrew word that lies behind this concept of fear in order to gain a more accurate view of this important biblical concept.
This sermon is part of the Easter Apocalypse series in which we are looking forward to the Book of Revelations for a sense of the sequel to the Easter story, Jesus in Heaven and King of kings and Lord of lords. In this message we will contrast Jesus' "veiled glory" during His earthly ministry including his post-resurrection appearances and Jesus' full display of his glory in John's vision in Revelation chapter 1.
Today we launch our Easter series entitled "Easter Apocalypse". This Palm Sunday we are going to study a moment from the Book of Revelation where a great multitude, much larger than the crowd in Jerusalem, will worship Jesus, waving palm branches. This amazing moment is found in the seventh chapter of the Book of Revelation. We will look at the entire chapter with a special focus on the middle of the chapter where this scene plays out in heaven.
Ecclesiastes 4: The Pursuit of Companionship.pptxStephen Palm
In Ecclesiastes 4 we find another meaningful pursuit sandwiched between two meaningless pursuits, as is Solomon's style. The Meaningful Pursuit is the pursuit of companionship. This passage contains the great statement that a cord of three strands is not easily torn apart. We will explore the primary meaning in context and then explore an additional meaning that the n+1 formula in this text suggests, that the plus one is also a reference to God. He is the one who truly provides enduring strength to our human relationships, whether we are looking at a marriage or a friendship. Excluding God leaves us "under the sun" and fending for ourselves.
The Pursuit of God's Timetable_Ecclesiastes 3.pptxStephen Palm
This week marks the shift from Trivial Pursuits to Meaningful Pursuits. This week we will look at Pursuing God's Timetable, embracing God's understanding of time and eternity. However, we will see that the jaded side of Solomon continues to intersperse rain clouds of doubt and cynicism. He bears the spiritual and emotional scars of a man who spent too much time in Trivial and sinful pursuits.
Culture Clash_Reasserting the Gospel to a culture that wants to reshape its m...Stephen Palm
This sermon is entitled Reasserting the Gospel to a culture that wants to reshape its message. In this sermon we will look at some key aspects of the gospel which clash with our culture, 5 common distortions of the gospel and finally 3 biblical examples of how to contextualize the gospel without compromising or confusing its message.
The Pursuit of Self Sufficiency_Ecclesiastes 9:11-12.pptxStephen Palm
In Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Solomon bemoans how random chance falls upon mankind. The fastest runner doesn't always win the race. The smartest person doesn't always get the scholarship; life doesn't operate purely on the basis of fairness. The "under the sun" solution is self-reliance. In this sermon Mike Bealer demonstrates that the mathematics hard-baked into the universe suggest that God does not operate randomly. He creates a purposeful universe and one of His purposes is that we will rely upon Him rather than rely upon ourselves and our meager understanding of God's purpose and plan.
In this service, we will celebrate a child dedication. Then we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together, and finally believers baptism by immersion. Each section will include a brief devotional focusing on the scriptures that inform and inspire these practices of the Christian faith.
Trivial Pursuits - The Pursuit of Riches_Contentment.pptxStephen Palm
This sermon is a tag team preaching. Pastor Steve Palm will begin with the bad news concerning the "Trivial Pursuit of Riches" in Ecclesiastes 5:8-17. We will look at several active "taxes" that siphon wealth: the Corruption Tax, the Consumption Tax and the Calamity Tax. Those who love money struggle to have enough. Cole will preach on the flip side of the coin in Ecclesiastes 5:18-20. The answer to the love of money is not more money and things. The true answer is contentment.
The Pursuit of Worldly Pleasure_Ecclesiastes 2.pptxStephen Palm
In Ecclesiastes Chapter 2 Solomon is convinced that he can run a dangerous experiment, safe-guarded by his great wisdom. The experiment is to explore every conceivable pleasure taken to inconceivable extremes and yet be unscathed. However, the experiment goes badly and leaves him jaded and empty. In the last three verses he finally allows a little of God's light to shine through. In this sermon we will contrast Solomon's life of empty pursuits with Jesus' balance life. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and set us an example of how to live beyond the "daily grind."
The Pursuit of Worldly Wisdom_Ecclesiastes 1:1-18.pptxStephen Palm
The book of Ecclesiastes is one of the least taught least preached and least read books in the Bible. However, it has one of the most relevant messages for our day. It is a rich tapestry of opposing threads, horizontal threads of an "under the sun" perspective that is worldly-wise and vertical threads of an "under God's Heaven" perspective that reflects the wisdom of God. Which perspective you embrace will determine whether life is a chore or a blessing. Man's wisdom leads to meaninglessness. God's wisdom leads to significance and true joy.
Culture Clash_Antisemitism and the Abrahamic Covenant.pptxStephen Palm
Antisemitism has spiked by 400% in the United States since the beginning of the Hamas/Israel War. However, antisemitism, the hatred and persecution of Jews, has been spiking since 2017. Antisemitism has been described as a "light sleeper" that has awakened yet again. In this sermon, we will look at two definitions of antisemitism, explore the history of antisemitism including the history of Christian antisemitism and then explore what God has to say by examining the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 12, 15 and 17 and other prophetic texts. Pastor Steve will assert that the Abrahamic Covenant is an essential lens through which Bible-believers view history and current events. We will also learn what a "trope" is and then explore several insidious antisemitic tropes which are the fuel on the fire of antisemitism.
Christmas List - Jesus: Prioritizing Mission over Everything Else.pptxStephen Palm
4. Jesus: Prioritizing Mission over Everything Else. (Dec. 23 & 24) John 1:1-18
John’s gospel begins at an earlier point than the other gospels. Mark begins at Jesus’ baptism and adds nothing to the Christmas story. Matthew and Luke begin with the circumstances of Jesus’ humble birth. But John begins in Heaven with the story of the pre-incarnate Son of God. Heaven’s Prince was a partner with His Father in the work of Creation; “without Him nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3). He was worshipped by angels and shared in the same divine essence possessed by the Father and the Holy Spirit. As the ancient creed says, “He was God of God, Light of light, true God of True God”. In order to accomplish His Father’s Redemptive Mission, to redeem mankind, he voluntarily chose to forego the heavenly privileges of his throne at His Father’s side, and came to earth, was confined to the womb of a young Jewish girl and then was born and placed in a feeding trough, likely in a cave used for birthing lambs. We know so little about Mary, Joseph and the Wise Men whom we have been studying. We are left with the challenge of piecing their lives together. But we have four gospels that describe the miraculous life of Jesus. We see through their four accounts a common picture of a man who consistently prioritized God’s Mission over everything else, culminating in His crucifixion and death. His was a hard life lived perfectly. The challenge before us is whether we will choose to accept His Great Co-Mission, to join Him in prioritizing serving God over security, reputation, comfort, and everything else this world esteems that God sees as less than?
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Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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, 1947Hank 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.