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Learn Ways To
Serve the Lord
Lesson Aim: The student will grow
in discipline and endurance in the Christian life.
Bible Story: Acts 11:19-30;
13:1-3, Paul - Trained Up with Barnabas
Acts 11:19-30 (19) Now they which
were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen
traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the
word to none but unto the Jews only. (20) And some of them were men
of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake
unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. (21) And the hand of
the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto
the Lord. (22) Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of
the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas,
that he should go as far as Antioch. (23) Who, when he came, and had
seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with
purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. (24) For he was a
good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people
was added unto the Lord. (25) Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for
to seek Saul: (26) And when he had found him, he brought him unto
Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled
themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the
disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (27) And in these
days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. (28) And there stood
up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there
should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass
in the days of Claudius Caesar. (29) Then the disciples, every man
according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the
brethren which dwelt in Judea: (30) Which also they did, and sent it
to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 13:1-3 (1) Now there were in the church that was at Antioch
certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was
called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been
brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. (2) As they ministered
to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas
and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. (3) And when
they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent
them away.
Memory Verse: Acts 2:42
"They continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship,
and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."
Life Application: I can train up
and faithfully serve the Lord despite hardships.
Activity: Pray for churches and
missionaries in Scotland to evangelize and serve with stamina. |
