Lesson 2772

(Lesson 2772)(07-27-19) Acts 15:36-41
    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.”

    Today’s quote exposes the rift that had developed between Paul, Barnabus and Mark. That rift eventually caused Paul and Barnabus to go their separate ways.
    The New Testament does not clarify what occurred that caused the falling out; However, since Paul had just come to terms with James and the Jews back in Jerusalem, I am convinced that the rift had something to do with the way Paul was intent on simply preaching the gospel as he had accepted it from the directions of Jesus Himself.~