Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus. Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord's gracious care. Acts 15:39-40 At time...
Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work. Acts 15:37-38 Most people do not enjoy conflic...
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 In our study this week, we discussed the importance of being around encouraging people. Surrounding ourselves with peopl...
Then the Jews stirred up the influential religious women and the leaders of the city, and they incited a mob against Paul and Barnabas and ran them out of town. So they shook the dust from their feet as a sign of rejection and went to the town of Iconium. Acts 13:50-51...
Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul. When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. Acts 11:25-26 The friendship...
When he arrived and saw this evidence of God's blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord. Acts 11:23 There are many things I would not be brave enough to try on my own. I w...
Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and told them how Saul had seen the Lord on the way to Damascus and how the Lord had spoken to Saul. He also told them that Saul had preached boldly in the name of Jesus in Damascus. Acts 9:27 ...
For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means "Son of Encouragement"). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus. Acts 4:36 What qualities do you look for in a...
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 I have found that the most grateful people know how to live in the present day instead of focusing on the future. Grateful people are so focused on their p...
Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. Psalm 145:4 I love stories. I love reading stories. I love hearing stories. I love telling stories. Stories motivate us and instruct us. They often e...
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