Complementary Old Testament Passage:
Exodus 35:4-29
Sermon Title:
Why we are called Christians
Sermon Outline:
The Gospel breaches ethnic lines to establish a church
The Apostles witness the blood-bought grace of God
The whole counsel of God is applied to a new church
The Word of the Lord compels brotherly generosity
Family Discussion Questions:
What made the Christians travel to Antioch?
What did they do when they got there?
Why was the church in Jerusalem surprised when people from Antioch trusted in Jesus?
How did Barnabas feel when he saw what happened?
Who did Barnabas bring to Antioch to help the church there?
What did the church do when they found out that there would soon not be much food?
What is the significance of the pattern of the early church’s preaching to the Jews first and then
to the Gentiles?
Why is Barnabas’ instruction very significant when he arrives?
Why was it important for the Apostles in Jerusalem to check out what happened?
How do versus 19, 25, and 29 serve to fulfill Romans 8:28-29?
How does verse 27 show a pattern with the Old Testament prophets such as Elisha (2 Kings 4)?
What was Saul’s function in this passage? How can we fulfill that in our day even though he was
the last Apostle?
