In those days, a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas

to go to Antioch.

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain

faithful to the Lord and firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with

the Holy Spirit and faith.

And a large number of people was added to the Lord.

Then he went to Tarserus to look for Saul.

And when he had found him, he brought him back to Antioch.

For a whole year, they met with the church

and taught a large number of people.

And it was in Antioch that the disciples were first

called Christians.

Now there were in the church at Antioch, prophets and teachers.

Barnabas, Siam who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,

Mani, who was a close friend of Herod the Tetriarch in Saul.

While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting the Holy Spirit said, set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

Then completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off.

The word of the Lord. Thanks to God.

Please turn to page 285 in your breaking bread book.

A response will be the Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.

The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.

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