Called Christians

Saturday, October 24, 2015
Acts 11:19-26

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) Where were the disciples of Christ scattered to during the persecution that arose following Stephen's stoning and what did they do? (v.19)
2) Where did the gentile believers go and and what did they do? (v.20)
3) What was the result of their ministry wherever they went? Why? (v.21)
4) Who heard about what was happening among the scattered disciples and how did they respond? (v.22)
5) What did Barnabus witness and how did he respond? Why? (v.23-25)
6) What happened in Antioch? (v.26)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
7) Have you ever been witness to, or heard of, a revival in your local church, or another church in a different city? If so, what caused the revival?

LIFE LESSONS
8) Trials, tribulations and/or persecutions often precede the greatest revivals in this nation and/or around this world.