So glad you’re still here! This part is about the church in Jerusalem, specifically their response to what was happening in Part 2. Come see Barnabas’ character.
Let’s pray:
Oh Lord that we would be such Godly people that our lives would reflect Your presence and if ever words were written about us they would be as precious and glowing as those written for Stephen and Barnabas and several others in Scripture. Guide us Lord.
Acts 11 can be found here.
Please read Acts 11:22-26
Response of the Jerusalem Church,
22 The news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart to stay true and devoted to the Lord. 24 For Barnabas was a good man [privately and publicly—his Godly character benefited both himself and others] and he was full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith [in Jesus the Messiah, through whom believers have everlasting life]. And a great number of people were brought to the Lord. 25 And Barnabas left for Tarsus to search for Saul; 26 and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For an entire year they met [with others] in the church and instructed large numbers; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
Character
Look how it describes Barnabas, you fill it in …_________________[privately and publicly___________________] and he _____________________________________ and full of ___________ [in ______________________________ thorough whom ____________________________]
May we live lives of such Godly character that were things ever written about us, that would be what they would say.