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Memory Verse - Acts 13:38

“Therefore, let it be known to you, brethren that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins.”

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Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles

Barnabas and Saul had taken gifts from the believers in Antioch to the believers in Jerusalem because the prophet Agabus said that there was going to be a severe famine in the land.

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When Barnabas and Saul left Jerusalem, they brought Barnabas’ cousin, Mark back with them.

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Quick Recap

In Part 1 we learned about the Holy Spirit

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The moment they believe Jesus is their Saviour, the Holy Spirit comes and lives within their heart.

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The Holy Spirit helps us to have the fruit of the Spirit; they are love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and

self-control​

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Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles

When Barnabas and Saul returned to Antioch, they joined the other Christians in a time of prayer and fasting.

​The Christians were praying and fasting because they wanted to know what God wanted them to do.

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Acts 13:2:

2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”​

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Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles

​The Holy Spirit speaks to the hearts of believers. As we read God’s Word, pray, and worship with other believers, we learn to recognise the Holy Spirit speaking to us.

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​The Holy Spirit is always going to keep us focused on God’s Truth and living our lives to bring honour to Jesus.​

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Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles

​Acts 13:4.

4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

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​Just as God had work for Barnabas and Saul to do, He has prepared work for each believer to do.​

We know that they were going on a trip filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit would be the One who would tell them where to go.​

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Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles

​What do you think Barnabas and Saul felt like as they set out on this journey?

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Barnabas and Saul had been sent by the Holy Spirit to do the work God had planned for them. It must have been a time of excitement knowing that they were obeying God’s plan for them.