Lesson 4665

 (Lesson 4665)(11-11-24) Acts 15:35-41 

   “Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.~ 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul and Barnabas continue teaching and preaching the word of the Lord in Antioch. Paul suggested revisiting the cities where they had previously preached to check on the believers. However, a disagreement arose between Paul and Barnabas over taking John Mark, who had left them on an earlier journey. Barnabas wanted to bring him, but Paul disagreed, leading to their separation. Barnabas took John Mark and sailed to Cyprus, while Paul chose Silas and departed, encouraged by the believers in Antioch. Paul and Silas then travel through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. This passage highlight the commitment to spreading the gospel despite personal disagreements. ~