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Acts, Chapter 21 - Paul Sails from Miletus

21 Now when we had parted from them and had set sail, we ran a straight course to Cos, and on the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara; 2 and having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. 3 When we came in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left, we kept sailing to Syria and landed at Tyre; for the ship was to unload its cargo there. 4 After looking up the disciples, we stayed there for seven days; and they kept telling Paul, through the Spirit, not to set foot in Jerusalem. 5 When our days there were ended, we left and started on our journey, while they all, with wives and children, escorted us until we were out of the city. After kneeling down on the beach and praying, we said farewell to one another. 6 Then we boarded the ship, and they returned home.

-          Now when they had parted from them and set sail

o   We ran a straight course to Cos

-          Cos means “a public prison”

-          Rhodes “rosy” or literally “rose tree”

-          Patara “scattering” or “cursing” or “basket”

One day they go straight into a public prison (a place where people enslaved by sin)

The next day they went to Rhodes (a rose tree)

-          A rose is a symbol of love

-          A tree is a symbol of the cross

-          It is a picture of the love of God sending Jesus His own Son to die for the sins of the people

-          Phoenicia “land of palm trees”

o   Palm trees grow in a dry dessert

-          Cyprus “love: a blossom”

o   Yet God’s love would come and he would plant seeds 

-          Syria “exalted”

o   The seed would be the gospel of the risen Lord Jesus Christ

-          Tyre “a rock”

-          Paul “small” or “humble”

o   It would require humility in the sight of a mighty God (repentance)

-          Jerusalem “double peace”; (“shalom shalom”)

o   Peace I bring you; behold I will be with you

7 When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais, and after greeting the brothers and sisters, we stayed with them for a day. 8 On the next day we left and came to Caesarea, and we entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. 9 Now this man had four virgin daughters who were prophetesses. 10 As we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 And he came to us and took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” 12 When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 And since he would not be persuaded, we became quiet, remarking, “The will of the Lord be done!”

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Acts 21 - Paul Sails from Miletus

21 When we had parted from them and had set sail, we ran a straight course to Cos and the next day to Rhodes and from there to Patara; 2 and having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. 3 When we came in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left, we kept sailing to Syria and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload its cargo. 4 After looking up the disciples, we stayed there seven days; and they kept telling Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem. 5 When our days there were ended, we left and started on our journey, while they all, with wives and children, escorted us until we were out of the city. After kneeling down on the beach and praying, we said farewell to one another. 6 Then we went on board the ship, and they returned home again.

7 When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais, and after greeting the brethren, we stayed with them for a day. 8 On the next day we left and came to Caesarea, and entering the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we stayed with him. 9 Now this man had four virgin daughters who were prophetesses. 10 As we were staying there for some days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’” 12 When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 And since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking, “The will of the Lord be done!”

Paul at Jerusalem

15 After these days we got ready and started on our way up to Jerusalem. 16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea also came with us, taking us to Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple of long standing with whom we were to lodge.

17 After we arrived in Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 18 And the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. 19 After he had greeted them, he began to relate one by one the things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. 20 And when they heard it they began glorifying God; and they said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the Law; 21 and they have been told about you, that you are teaching all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children nor to walk according to the customs. 22 What, then, is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come. 23 Therefore do this that we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow; 24 take them and purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so that they may shave their heads; and all will know that there is nothing to the things which they have been told about you, but that you yourself also walk orderly, keeping the Law. 25 But concerning the Gentiles who have believed, we wrote, having decided that they should abstain from meat sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what is strangled and from fornication.” 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day, purifying himself along with them, went into the temple giving notice of the completion of the days of purification, until the sacrifice was offered for each one of them.

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Acts, Chapter 20 - Paul in Macedonia and Greece

20 After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had encouraged them and taken his leave of them, he left to go to Macedonia. 2 When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. 3 And there he spent three months, and when a plot was formed against him by the Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia. 4 And he was accompanied by Sopater of Berea, the son of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia. 5 Now these had gone on ahead and were waiting for us at Troas. 6 We sailed from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and reached them at Troas within five days; and we stayed there for seven days.

-          After the uproar had ceases

o   The time of senseless yelling and anger had stopped

-          Paul sent for the disciples

o   And when we encouraged them

o   And taken his leave of them

o   He left for Macedonia

-          Days of unleavened bread “free from leaven or yeast”; “free from fault or sin”

-          Troas ““a horse prepared for battle”; “a man prepared for battle”

-          Five days “five is the number for grace”

-          Seven days “seven is the number of completion, perfection and rest”

-          After the people stopped yelling; humility came and encouragement from the land of the tall (heaven). Those who were unstable, covered in the mire of their sin would be visited thrice (one person; three times; the Trinity); belonging to the Jewish Nation; exalted from the land of the tall (lifted high on the cross); savior of his father (a savior sent by His Father); to handle a heavy, weighty matter (sin); having the color of fire (judgement); red (blood); the best ruler; would bring good fortune to a populous city; the Lord; would open the gate and set the captives free; covering their sin; honoring God by being faithful feeding the foster children until the break of dawn; when the SON rises and mounts his horse to return; after the days of unleavened bread (purification; repentance); a celebration of grace and the completion of the redemption unto rest.

7 On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.

-          On the first day of the week (this would be the Lord’s day)

-          When we were gathered together to break bread (Maybe the Lord’s Supper)

-          Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day

o   Just like when Jesus had the last supper before leaving to be crucified

-          And he prolonged his message until midnight

o   Sounds like me ;-)

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Acts, Chapter 19 - Paul in Ephesus

19 Now it happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. 2 He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said to him, “On the contrary, we have not even heard if there is a Holy Spirit.”

o   Notice the very question he asks them

o   Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?

§  How would they know?

§  Why is this important?

-          And they said to him, “on the contrary, we have not even heard if there is a Holy Spirit”

o   This seems to be the condition of many churches today

o   They get water baptized and think that’s all there is…

 3 And he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” And they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Paul said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. 7 There were about twelve men in all.

-          Into what were you baptized?

o   Unto John’s baptism (which is repentance; death to sinful ways; washed in the blood of the lamb; risen to new life symbolically in water)

-          When they heard that Jesus came after John and had a more excellent baptism

o   They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus

o   And when Paul laid hands upon them,

§  The Holy Spirit came on them and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying

o   Obviously, Paul thought it was important to teach them about this

o   And to lay hands upon them and believe for the Holy Spirit to come

o   He did and it could be seen and heard !

8 And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, having discussions and persuading them about the kingdom of God. 9 But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the people, he withdrew from them and took the disciples away with him, and had discussions daily in the school of Tyrannus. 10 This took place for two years, so that all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.

o   Having discussions and persuading them about the kingdom of God

o   So that all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord

§  The only way this is possible is by the outpouring of The Holy Spirit

Miracles at Ephesus

11 God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out.

-          God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul

o   When the Holy Spirit is active this is what happens “miracles”

-          So that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick

o   And the diseases left them

o   And evil spirits went out

o   WOW

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Acts, Chapter 18 - Paul in Corinth

18 After these events Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus having recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. He came to them, 3 and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them, and they worked together, for they were tent-makers by trade. 4 And Paul was reasoning in the synagogue every Sabbath and trying to persuade Jews and Greeks.

-          After these events

-          What events?

o   Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus on Mars Hill

o   He had explained the unknown God to the Greeks seeking knowledge

o   He explained that God made everything; He does not live in temples made by men hands; He does not need anything; He Himself gives all people breath and life; He made every nation from one man; and He determines their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation. He sent His son to die on the cross to pay for man’s sin yet He was raised again on the 3rd day.  He is the risen Lord and Savior!

-          He found a Jew named Aquila

o   Paul left Athens (Athens means “confused”)

o   And went to Corinth (Corinth means “satiated” or “satisfied”

o   Aquila means “Eagle” or “graced by Yahweh” or “God is gracious”

o   A native of Pontus (Pontus means “Sea”)

-          Having come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (Priscilla means “ancient”)

-          Because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome

o   Claudius means “limp enclosure” or “disabled”; “lame” or “crippled”

o   Jews “belonging to the Jewish nation”

o   Rome means “strength”

-          And Paul was reasoning in the in the synagogue every Sabbath

o   Paul means “small or little” and Sabbath means “rest”

-          Here is the story unfolding here:

o   Paul had just introduces the risen Lord and Savior to those who were confused in Athens; those who were merely searching for knowledge but not necessarily truth

o   Now he comes to Corinth where people are fat and happy “Satiated”

o   He meets Acquila and Pricilla (An eagle showing God’s grace; as vast at the sea; and from ancient times past)

o   God would come to those with a limp enclosure (weak flesh), to His people to give them strength and rest

-          God uses Paul who was a tent-maker (emphasizing the temp dwelling of this life)

o   Tents are meant be temporary dwelling places…

5 But when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul began devoting himself completely to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ. 6 But when they resisted and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood is on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

o   Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia

o   Silas means “asked-for”; “highway-maker”

o   Timothy means “honoring God”; “God values”

o   Macedonia means “Land of the Tall”

o   Paul means “small”; “little” or “humble”

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Acts, Chapter 17 - Paul at Thessalonica

17 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And according to Paul’s custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the [d]Christ.”

-          Amphipolis “a city surrounded by water”; “surrounded city”; “encircled city”

-          Apollonia “things of Apollo”; the Greek sun god; also a 3rd century saint and virgin martyr

-          Thessalonica “victory of falsity”

-          The city was surrounded by things of Apollo (a false sun god), the city was named after Alexander the great’s sister. It seemed that the worship of false gods was prospering as this became a huge city filled with sin.

-          According to Paul’s custom

o   He went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the scriptures

o   Explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to supper and rise again from the dead

o   And saying “this Jesus who I am proclaiming to you is the Christ”

o   Paul is bringing the true gospel message right in the middle of this city surrounded by the things of apollo (a false god)..

 4 And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of the God-fearing Greeks and a number of the leading women. 5 But the Jews, becoming jealous and taking along some wicked men from the market place, formed a mob and set the city in an uproar; and attacking the house of Jason, they were seeking to bring them out to the people. 6 When they did not find them, they began dragging Jason and some brethren before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have upset the world have come here also; 7 and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” 8 They stirred up the crowd and the city authorities who heard these things. 9 And when they had received a pledge from Jason and the others, they released them.

-          Notice pattern

-          And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas

o   Along with a large number of the God-fearing Greeks

o   And a number of the leading women

o   These were “the called” by God who believed

-          Faith came by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (again)

o   A large number were persuaded (Jews & Greeks & Leading Women)

-          But the Jews (the stumbling block comes)

o   Becoming jealous (notice they were not in search of truth; they were jealous)

o   And taking along some wicked men from the market place (notice who they recruit)

§  Formed a mob and set the city in an uproar

§  The mob makes false accusations and gets people upset on purpose

§  Their plot is to stir up emotions since they can’t speak the truth

§  And attacking the house of Jason (they got violent)

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Acts, Chapter 16 - The Macedonian Vision

16 Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, 2 and he was well spoken of by the brethren who were in Lystra and Iconium. 

-          Paul “small” or “humble”

-          Derbe “tanner of skin”; “coverer with skin”

-          Lystra “ransoming”

-          Timothy “honoring God”

-          Lystra “ransoming”

-          Iconium “little image”; “icon”

-          Jesus humbled himself and became a man, to pay the ransom for sin and honor God the Father as the Son (paid himself) as the ransom (as He was the little image of His Father).

3 Paul wanted this man to go with him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. 

-          Paul wanted this man to go with him 

o   Sounds just like when Barnabas wanted John Mark to go with them but Paul got into a dispute with Barnabas about it so much so that they parted ways

-          And he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts

o   For they all knew his father was Greek (not a Jew)

o   Now we see Paul still leaning toward the Jewish system and appeasing them even though he knows that salvation is by grace alone (based on Chapter 15)

o   He circumcises a grown man (that had to hurt)

§  Physical harm

§  Spiritual harm

4 Now while they were passing through the cities, they were delivering the decrees which had been decided upon by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem, for them to observe. 5 So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily.

-          They were delivering the decrees which had been decided upon by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem

o   These decrees were to rely upon grace not circumcision

o   Paul knew this was not to save Timothy instead it was to appease the Jews who knew his father was a Greek (this is Paul trying remain in the “in-crowd” of Jews)

o   They are preaching the Word correctly but notice the hypocrisy

o   Do as I say not as I do (Paul was way off on this subject and yet God still used him)

o   Where sin abounds, Grace abounds even more

-          So the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily

o   Real church growth is measured by souls saved not donations

6 They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia; 7 and after they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; 8 and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. 9 A vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing and appealing to him, and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 When he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

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Acts 15 - Grace alone gets you into heaven

15 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” 2 And after Paul and Barnabas had a heated argument and debate with them, the brothers determined that Paul and Barnabas and some others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders concerning this issue. 3 Therefore, after being sent on their way by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they were bringing great joy to all the brothers and sisters. 4 When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them. 5 But some of the sect of the Pharisees who had believed stood up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to direct them to keep the Law of Moses.”

6 The apostles and the elders came together to look into this matter. 7 After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that [f]in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8 And God, who knows the heart, testified to them giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He also did to us; 9 and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith. 10 Since this is the case, why are you putting God to the test by placing upon the neck of the disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear? 11 But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.”

12 All the people kept silent, and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul as they were relating all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the Gentiles.

James’ Judgment

13 After they stopped speaking, James responded, saying, “Brothers, listen to me. 14 Simeon has described how God first concerned Himself about taking a people for His name from among the Gentiles. 15 The words of the Prophets agree with this, just as it is written:

16 ‘After these things I will return,
 And I will rebuild the fallen tabernacle of David,
And I will rebuild its ruins,
And I will restore it,
17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord,
 And all the Gentiles who are called by My name,’
18 Says the Lord, who makes these things known from long ago.

19 Therefore, it is my judgment that we do not cause trouble for those from the Gentiles who are turning to God, 20 but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols, from acts of sexual immorality, from what has been strangled, and from blood. 21 For from ancient generations Moses has those who preach him in every city, since he is read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers, 23 and they sent this letter with them:

“The apostles and the brothers who are elders, to the brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia who are from the Gentiles: Greetings.

24 Since we have heard that some of our number to whom we gave no instruction have confused you by their teaching, upsetting your souls

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Acts, Chapter 14 - The Power of Faith in Real Believers

14 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the other Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. 3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.

-          Next chapter 13 the apostles were preaching boldly in Antioch and many people were coming to a place of faith. but certain people from the Jewish religious leadership stirred up the people of power and position against the Christian brothers and forced them out

-          now in chapter 13 Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue

o   Notice that Paul and Barnabas went as usual (to boldly preach the gospel)

-          they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed

o   this is what happens when you speak the word of God empowered by the Holy Spirit

-          but the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the other gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers

o   notice it's the same fight; it's the same type of people

o   Notice the pattern of their incorrect thinking:

§  first they refused to believe

§  next they stir it up the other gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers

§  the devil and his minions are always trying to stir up trouble and poison people's minds (This is why we have to take every thought captive and compare it to what the word of God says before we allow it to travel the 18 inches from our head to our heart)

§  let the word green supreme in your heart and in your mind and allow it to control your decisions

§  and yet make sure that the words that enter your hearing if they are not in alignment with the word of God that you do not allow them to go from your head to your heart but rather you delete them immediately because they are from the devil and not from God.

o   so Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there

§  notice they didn't run or quit but instead they spent considerable time

§  speaking boldly for the Lord (this is what they spent considerable time doing)

§  who confirmed the message of his grace (grace is unearned undeserved favor)

§  by enabling them to perform signs and wonders

§  this is how God confirms his Word wo others who are listening

 4 The people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews, others with the apostles. 5 There was a plot afoot among both Gentiles and Jews, together with their leaders, to mistreat them and stone them. 6 But they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding country, 7 where they continued to preach the gospel.

-          The people of the city were divided

o   some sided with the Jews

o   others with the apostles

o   notice the two sides (one who believed that keeping the law is the way to heaven; the other depending upon the work of the cross to get entrance into heaven)

§  the first is man doing something to earn it

§  the latter this man receiving from God that which was unearned

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Acts, Chapter 13 - First Missionary Journey

13 Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were ministering to 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, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

-          We were then given a list of names in a specific order

o   Antioch = resistant, holding out against

o   Barnabas = son of consolation; son of comfort

o   Simeon = to hear or listen

o   Niger = black

o   Lucius = luminous or white

o   Cyrene = sovereign queen

o   Manaen = consolor or comforter

o   Herod = song of the hero

o   Tetrrarch = ruler over one fourth

o   Saul = to ask or question; asked for; prayed for

o   Barnabas = son of consolation; son of comfort

o   Saul = to ask or question; asked for; prayed for

 -          There is a divine story within these names

1.      There was an evil force holding out against the Christian Faith determined to harm the true believers of this faith

2.      But God sent His son of comfort (all powerful, full of light and love)

3.      So that the people could hear

4.      His Word in black & white.

5.      Those who listen and accept His invitation would become the bride and/or the queen with full inheritance

6.      His son was a consoler, a comforter to all who had sinned and were in need of a Savior.

7.      They would sign His praises for saving them

8.      He was the ruler of all that was created on the 4th day

9.      The people prayed and He heard their cry

10.  He came down to consol and comfort them

11.  He prayed that the Father would forgive them and accept them

 o   There were people in Antioch that were holding out against Christianity

§  They were opposing Christians trying to cause them harm who were resisting the holy spirit (unbelievers)

§  They heard the word and got saved!

o   And there were believers who were strong in their faith and they were actively pursuing the things the things of the Holy Spirit to be used even more

-          While they were ministering the Lord (this is their job description)

o   And fasting (usually because they are seeking answers from God)

o   The Holy Spirit Said

§  Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work which I have called them.

§  Notice the Holy Spirit spoke

§  Notice the Holy Spirit had called them to do something specific

-          Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work which I have called then

o   Be set apart is to be sanctified (set apart for exclusive use by God)

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