Barnabas

Acts 9:27

Introduction:
a. Lived under the shadow of the Apostle Paul
b. His name means Son of Consolation or Son of Exhortation
c. Follow his life and see what made this man great!

Acts 4:32-37
a. He was generous
b. Sold all he had and gave to others

Acts 9:26-27
a. He was compassionate
b. Took under his wing one who was unwanted

Acts 11:22-24
a. He was godly - "a good man"
b. He was Spirit filled - "of the Holy Ghost"
c. He was a man of faith - "of faith"
d. He was a soul winner - "much people...added"

Acts 11:27-12:25
a. He was fearless
b. Christians being killed and imprisoned - he came to Jerusalem

Acts 13:1-4
a. He was well versed in God's Word - vs 1
b. He busy in the Lord's work - vs 2
c. He was willing and obedient to God's will - vs 2-4

Acts 13:44-46
a. He was bold in the face of adversity

Acts 14:20-22
a. He was an encourager

Acts 15:25
a. He was highly esteemed in the Church

Acts 15:26
a. He had his priorities in order

Acts 15:36-37
a. He was forgiving

Acts 15:37-39
a. He fearlessly stood for right

Gal 2:11-13
a. He was a flawed man.
b. God uses imperfect men!

- Pastor David Johnston