ACTS 11:19-30
As a reminder of the first persecution and the scattering of disciples from Jerusalem, Luke speaks of the gospel only being presented to what specific people at first? _______
Matthew 28:18-20 “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me, therefore go and make disciples of ALL nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Jesus
Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Jesus
Did the apostles in Jerusalem and Antioch hold the world view that Jesus expressed in the commission, or did they limit the exposure of the gospel in their witness actions?
Barnabas had what special spiritual qualifications? _____________________________________________________________________________
He witnessed what gift of God in the lives of the church in Antioch? _______ = charis [Greek], divine influence upon the heart and its reflection in the life.
What did Barnabas encourage the Antioch church to do? ____________________________________________________________________________
When Barnabas witnessed the enthusiasm of the church in Antioch, he sought _______ to support him in the work of making disciples who became the first _____________.
Disciple = a _________ indicating thought accompanied by endeavor; not just a pupil, but a devotee.
Are you a believer in Christ, or a grace disciple?