When life becomes harder, illness takes an upper hand, people become difficult to work with, what do we need? All of us need an encouragement from time to time. We need encouragement especially when we are in the darker parts of life. Believers in Antioch were given encouragement when Barnabas and Paul returned from […]
Paul and Barnabas traveled to Jerusalem to settle a question that would impact all of Christendom. Was is necessary for Gentiles to become Jewish by being circumcised and observe the Law of Moses in order to be saved? (Acts 15:1, 5) The apostles and the elders in Jerusalem met together to consider this question. […]
Paul and Barnabas went to Antioch and some Jewish men, who believed in Jesus as their Savior, came from Jerusalem. They touched off a debate that needed some resolution. Paul and Barnabas then went with other believers from Antioch to Jerusalem. (Acts 15:1-3) There was a glad reunion with believers in Jerusalem. Paul and […]
The reason Paul and Barnabas and others went from Antioch to Jerusalem…was to have a Council establish the precedent for being saved. The apostles were in Jerusalem as well as the elders of the church…men who knew God’s word, the Old Testament. The men living in Jerusalem had known Jesus when He lived on earth […]
The Jewish men were circumcised on the eighth day of their birth. This had been established as a sign of the covenant God gave to Abraham…way back in Genesis 17:1-8. What was included in that covenant? God established the covenant and promised to multiply Abraham’s descendants. Abraham would be the father of many nations. […]
The prayer of the week is based on Acts 4:12; Habakkuk 2:4 Father of our Lord Jesus Christ thank You for Your plan of salvation. Thank You that there is no other way to be saved but by faith in Your Son, the Lord Jesus. There is no one else who can save me. Jesus […]
After being gone two years, Paul and Barnabas had to be tired: physically, mentally and emotionally. Rest and recuperation are important for God’s people. R & R does not mean not doing anything. To have needed rest is important and getting back into a familiar routine is restful. R & R at your home […]
Paul and Barnabas had been gone from 46-48 AD The first missionary journey began from Antioch and they returned with many stories of the grace of God for the work they had accomplished. (Acts 14:26) They had told many of the Lord Jesus Christ and had established churches in various cities. They had preached […]
When you plan a trip or have a travel agent plan a trip…a map is used and how you will travel is checked out; planes, cars, taxis, ships, even motorcycles. What are the time schedules for departure and the connections needed? Accommodations and the ease of eating establishments are essentials. There are visas and passports, […]
Why do you go back to a city, to a place that is not your home? Is it because you have fond memories of that city or you may have friends or relatives living there. For whatever reason there are cities to which we return. Paul had been stoned and left for dead in […]