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Acts 11:19-30Spiritual Fathers
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Acts BackgroundThe book of Acts is in a
transition from the accounts of the early church to Paul’s
missionary journeys.The message of Jesus is
about to be taken throughout the world.
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Who has God brought into your life to grow you in
Biblical Truth?
In other words, who has held the flashlight to point you to
Jesus?
A question to ponder:
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Acts 11:19-30Salvation coming to
the Gentiles. The need for spiritual fathers.
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Cities in reference to
Acts 11
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Acts 11:19-30The city of Antioch
• 500,000 residents• Was on the trade route to Asia. (melting pot of cultures)• Cosmopolitan city known for deep corruption.• known for sexual impropriety.
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The city of Antioch
thehistoryofbyzantium.com 7/25/16
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Acts 11:19-30The need for discipleship• Barnabas travels to Antioch• Barnabas saw the grace of God at work. (v23)• Went to the city of Tarsus to get Saul.• Saul & Barnabas stayed in Antioch for a year.
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Acts 11:19-30 Spiritual Fathers;
1. teach through actions and words about Jesus.2. are humble at heart.3. see transformation & acknowledge it.4. release sons & daughters to grow and teach.
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The Lord uses those who become disciples to then in
turn make disciples.
How will you be a spiritual father to someone?
The Takeaway: