CORE: Training

Every core value we have talked about in the last few weeks leads up to this one. Reaching beyond the walls of the local church is nothing new, but it requires intentionality. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit, Paul and Barnabas were sent out to carry the Gospel message into greater regions and grow the Church globally. On this first journey Paul and Barnabas travel as far as Antioch of Pisidia, and on the Sabbath are given an opportunity to share the message of Christ. Re-read Paul’s sermon in verse 16-41. Notice the first thing Paul does is find common ground with his audience. By preaching in this venue (a synagogue) Paul is first taking Christ’s message to the Jewish people, as the Lord instructed. He speaks to the Jews about their history and God’s fulfillment of His promises through the Messiah.