Believers had been scattered because of the persecution…some ending up in Antioch. There, they not only shared the Gospel Message with Jews but also with the Greeks. And a great number of the Greeks were saved as God called them to believe. Word of this got to the Church in Jerusalem and they sent Barnabus to investigate. Now Barnabus was the nickname the Apostles had given him, meaning “Son of Encouragement” and he was the perfect person to check out this fledgling Church comprised of all Gentiles. When Barnabus arrived, he could clearly see that God’s hand was all over this Church, so he did what he did best…he encouraged them to remain faithful…allowing God to strengthen & establish this newly founded Church for His glory.
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