The David Spoon Experience 6-1-23 Part 2

1) As we bring Chapter 15 in the Book of Acts to a close, we read that the chosen representatives of the Jerusalem church delivered the message. Then there was great joy throughout the Antioch church that day. It’s important to understand that the message was one of encouragement from one church to another. When the body of Christ understands this principle, we will be more like the early church. One church blesses another. Think about it.

2) And along with our spiritual gifts study on prophecy, look how Silas and Judas (not Iscariot) are seen: They are prophets. BUT look how their actions are described: speaking encouraging and strengthening truths to the church. They were seen as prophets because of their extensive encouragement.

3) But there is “what appears to be” a tragic moment in the early church. Best buddies, co-workers, and fellow laborers Paul and Barnabas have a falling out. Wow…which one failed? Well, on the surface, we would evaluate that Barnabas failed, but in time, we may switch that opinion that it was Paul that failed. The truth is that neither of them failed. But the Lord had a plan. He always does…