“SON OF ENCOURAGEMENT” Acts 4:32-37

“SON OF ENCOURAGEMENT” Acts 4:32-37

  1. A FAITHFUL B_____________ SERVING THE LORD.
    1. Barnabas was a L_________, descended from Aaron.
    2. Barnabas rejected his status as a P_________ to follow Jesus.
    3. Barnabas did not F_________ his ancestry or privileges.
    4. Every member of the Church was U________ in living for Jesus.
    5. The Spirit blessed Barnabas with the gift of E________________.
  2. GOD’S LOVE IN BARNABAS LED HIM TO SACRIFICIALLY G_____. Luke 6:36-38
    1. Jesus was the M________ of the heart of Barnabas.
    2. Barnabas knew that he was one part of the B_______ of Christ. First Corinthians 12:12-26
    3. He considered his possessions as a R__________ to help others.
    4. The greatest love is to give your L_____ for the good of others. John 15:13; Acts 13
  3. BARNABAS SUBMITTED TO THE GUIDANCE OF GOD’S S_______. Acts 2:38
    1. The Holy Spirit grows the nature of G____ with fruit in believers. Galatians 5:22-23
    2. Barnabas was a G_______ man because he reflected Jesus. Luke 18:19; 3rd John 1:11
    3. Barnabas was a great W_________ for Jesus.
    4. Barnabas was enabled to see the P__________ in other people.                                        Acts 9:26-27; 11:20f; 15:1f

I Thessalonians 5:11           Are we a discourager or an encourager?