It was not long after Barnabas came to Antioch to help and shepherd the new believers that he realized someone else with greater teaching ability was needed there. He went to find Saul and brought him back in order that there might be a confirming and growth among the new assembly at Antioch. There was also a fellowship with Jerusalem, for prophets from there came to Antioch to pronounce the word of the Lord to the assembly.
1. Barnabas exhorted the new believers to not give up their faith but to stay close to the Lord Jesus. What is one purpose that prophesying in the assembly serves? 1 Corinthians 14:___
2. We are told that Barnabas was full of the Holy Ghost at Antioch. How does the Bible characterize Stephen? Acts 6:___
3. Paul admonishes all believers to be filled with what? Ephesians 5:___
4. Saul seemed to be specially gifted as a teacher and that is evidently why Barnabas went to find him and bring him to Antioch. Barnabas had pastored the Antioch believers and now Saul is brought to lead in their teaching. In what order do we find the gifts of teachers and pastors listed in Ephesians 4? Ephesians 4:___
5. When the believers in Antioch heard of the need of the Jewish brethren they sent money to help sustain them. What is one of the things that Paul admonishes believers who are rich to be characterized by? 1 Timothy 6:___