The Heart of the Church | And Beyond
September 3, 2023 / Keith ParishAnd Beyond!
Acts 11:19-26
PRAY
Acts 11:19 “So then those who were scattered because of the persecution that occurred in connection with Stephen made their way to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews alone.”
PREPARE
Acts 11:20 “But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus.”
POWER
Acts 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord.”
PROCLAIM
Acts 11:22 “The news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch.”
PRAISE
Acts 11:23 “Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord;”
PERSONALITY
Acts 11:24 “for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.”
PARTICIPATE
Acts 11:25-26 “And he left for Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.”