Acts11,19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. 22 News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.

24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.

27 During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem toAntioch. 28 One of them, named Agabus, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world. (This happened during the reign of Claudius.) 29 The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea. 30 This they did, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

They who were scattered shared faith every where but only to Jews BUT then it happened that some start sharing also with the Greeks. This happened HOWEVER. > We do not know how they came to the conclusion, that the pagans are allowed to hear the Gospel as well. No Vision is recorded.

And the Lord's hand was with them - many became Christians.

<> Out of my control great things will happen - GOD WILL MAKS GREAT THINGS HAPPEN!

And then people in Jerusalem heard about and they send Barnabas to encourage them.

He says:"remain true to the Lord with your their hearts." 

<> Am I true to the Lord with all my heart?

Barnabas: A good man, full of the Holly Spirit and faith.

<> A description of Barnabas - [compared to Paul?]: What would be the description of me? 

Barnabas is looking for Paul.

<> He is looking for Paul, almost forgotten person in Tarsus - living somewhere. What has he done in all this month? Barnabas saw a need in Antioch but also he had Paul still on his heart and went looking for him because he maybe remembered his ability to teach and prove Christ form the Scripture... Barnabas loved people. Barnabas thought not, that he can do the things alone. Barnabas was used by God to help Paul grow into what God wanted do through him.

Barnabas becomes small - Paul becomes all known. How did Barnabas feel about it?

Would i be fine with a development like this?

They went together to Antioch and teach a great number of disciples.

Then Agabus is coming: famine predicting

The disciples from Antioch start to contribute for the disciples in JERUSALEM!!!

<> The mother church of all needs help. The pagen Christian from Antioch help. the youngest help the oldest.