- Read John 17:20-26
Ultimately, God’s desire is for unity.
Spend some time praying for unity in our body here at Riverside, as well as the larger church in the U.S. and in the
world. Pray for current issues you know that are dividing.
Ultimately, God’s desire is for unity.
Spend some time praying for unity in our body here at Riverside, as well as the larger church in the U.S. and in the
world. Pray for current issues you know that are dividing.
These requirements are so interesting. Let’s Look at them through the Know, Be, Do lens.
KNOW (What does the text say about God?)
BE (What does the text say about us?)
DO (What is the text calling me/us to do?)
Paul and Barnabas do not remain together. We, of course, do not know the whole story.
Reflect on the following questions:
Verse 27 ends their first journey and they rest.
On a separate piece of paper, write out the following:
In verse 4 we read “the two of them”.
In verse 13 we read “Paul and his companions”.
Paul clearly explains salvation, the forgiveness of sins, and their rejection. He also explains how their gospel efforts
will extend to the Gentiles. We are all beneficiaries of that—I’ll bet that most of us are
non-Jewish people.
Spend some time praying and thanking God for his expansive mercy that extends to all of us!
Reflect on the following questions:
It is often said that the soil of persecution brings growth and deepening for the body of Christ.
Stop now and spend some time praying for brothers and sisters around the globe that do not have the freedoms that we have and who are facing persecution daily for their faith.