Lesson 4651

 (Lesson 4651)(10-28-24) Acts 13:1-5 

   “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. 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. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.” 

 

   Today’s quote describes how in the church at Antioch, there were prophets and teachers, including Barnabas, Saul (Paul), and others. As they worshiped and fasted, the Holy Spirit directed them to set apart Barnabas and Saul for the work He had called them to. After praying and laying hands on them, the church sent them off. Barnabas and Saul, led by the Holy Spirit, traveled to Seleucia and then sailed to Cyprus. Upon arriving in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews, with John (Mark) assisting them. ~