ACTS CHAPTER 11

MAIN THINGS

Peter was criticized by the other believers because of going to the Gentiles. This reminds me that the opposition that I will face in following the Lord is not always from non-Christians and more often than anything it will come from Christians. That is the most hurtful kind, but I love the response from the brothers since they are in tune with the spirit and not tradition they praised God for bringing the gospel to the gentiles. Its kind of funny that the guys scattered by the persecution didn’t know for a long time because they just went, but even they began to share with gentiles because of God’s hand being with them. It would have been pretty sweet to have Paul and Barnabas as your pastors. I also love the description of Barnabas, this solidifies in me even more the value and importance of a name. We build our name with everything we do, and Proverbs 22:1 says, “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”

QUESTIONS & THOUGHTS

-What kind of thought does your name bring to mind in others? What do you want to go along with your name? What needs to change?

-Are there still parts of your teaching that are incomplete? I know I taught a lot of half-truth early on in my preaching. What are some areas you are still learning in that you need to study more before you teach on them?

-Who do you need to trust God to share with, knowing that the gospel is for all people, not just “good” people that we know?

-How will you react when Christians turn their back on you for following the Lord?