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What Does Barnabas Teach About Encouragement in the Holy Spirit?

Luke calls Barnabas a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and faith. In Antioch he recognized God’s grace, rejoiced, and urged the new believers to stay close to the Lord. He then brought Saul to help teach them.

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Barnabas encourages believers gathered in an Antioch home.

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“For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.”

Acts 11:24 · KJV

What did Barnabas see when he arrived?

News of Gentiles hearing the Lord Jesus reached Jerusalem, and the church sent Barnabas. Luke says he saw the grace of God and was glad. He encouraged the people to cleave to the Lord with purpose of heart. He saw a reason to strengthen the people and help their faith endure.

Why did he go looking for Saul?

The work needed ongoing teaching. Barnabas went to Tarsus to find Saul and brought him to Antioch. They taught together for a year. Acts had earlier shown Barnabas introducing Saul to the apostles when others feared him. The Spirit-filled encouragement in these scenes includes opening a door for someone else to serve.

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Read Acts 11:22–26. Name one sign of God’s grace you can honestly recognize in another person. Tell them what you see and ask whether there is a practical way to support their growth.

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Barnabas mean in Acts?

Acts 4:36 gives it as “The son of consolation” in the KJV. Many translations render it with the word encouragement.

Where were the disciples first called Christians?

Acts 11:26 says it happened in Antioch.