Full of the Spirit and Faith

Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Acts 11:19-26 KJV 

19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. 23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: 26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What happened after Stephen's stoning? (v.19)
2) Where did some of the men, who were scattered, come from and what did they do? (v.20)
3) What happened as they preached? (v.21-22a)
4) What did the church in Jerusalem do in response to what they heard? (v.22b)
5) What did Barnabus witness when he arrived in Antioch and what did he do in response? Why? (v.23-26a)
6) What did the apostles do and what were they called because of what happened in Antioch? (v.26b-c)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
7) Have you ever been witness to the grace of God in growing His church? If so, please describe one such time.

LIFE LESSONS
8) Christians are to spread the good news, not simply warm the pews.
9) The Lord always blesses His church when we are obedient to His command to "go"!