Dear Jesus, You made us clean through Your blood. Help us to always be willingto listen to each other and give each other the benefit of the doubt. We want tobe a family that honors one other in this way. In Your name, amen. - P97
After Peter‘s report to the Jewish Christians in Jerusalem, today‘s passagebegins a new story of believers preaching Jesus to Greek-speaking non-Jews in Antioch. - P100
Due to the large number of conversions, Barnabas andSaul also called Paul-arrive and stay in Antioch for a year, encourag-ing and teaching the believers. - P100
From this story, we witness the growththat happens as a result of believers meeting people and preaching JesusChrist. - P100
A church that grows without the preaching of the gospel is nota church at all. Although we may be tempted to seek out churches fortheir large size, ministry programs, or fun events, we should primarilyseek a church filled with believers who hold onto Jesus Christ withsteadfast love. - P100
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