Lesson 460: Acts 11:26
Acts 11:26
The Blueprint — The Verse
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.
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The Context — The History
After persecution scattered believers from Jerusalem, the gospel spread beyond Judea. Antioch in Syria became a major center where Jewish and Gentile believers mingled in a diverse Roman city.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Barnabas brought Saul to Antioch after believers first preached to Greeks there. For a whole year they met with the church and taught great numbers, and disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Acts 11:25
25Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Acts 11:25) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Acts 11:27
27During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Acts 11:27) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does the name 'Christian' imply about public identity?
- How did persecution unexpectedly spread the gospel?
- What would it mean for your community to recognize you as Christ's follower?