Despite the cultural controversies of Hebrew and Greek culture clashing, God's word was still going out. How? Men like the people of Antioch were eager and willing to begin every day as an opportunity to draw closer to Jesus and act like Him where they could. Men like Paul and Barnabas were willing to go through the necessary preparation of mind and character to be used by God effectively where and when He intended. And those who followed Jesus expressed His character with their physical resources as much as their emotional investment.

1. A saved life will become a changed life.

2. Preparation is just as important as ministry.

3. God is more interested in your heart than your checkbook.