Acts, 13
1. Now there were, in the Church at Antioch, prophets and teachers, among whom were Barnabas, and Simon, who was called the Black, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
1. Now there were, in the Church at Antioch, prophets and teachers, among whom were Barnabas, and Simon, who was called the Black, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Chapter 13 Acts of the Apostles begins with the selection of Barnabas and Saul to a special mission, sent by the Holy Spirit. They travel to Cyprus and preach God's Word in several synagogues. Soon after, they arrive in Pisidia Antioch, where Paul preaches a sermon in the synagogue. This chapter is marked by the evangelization of the Gentiles and the mission of the apostles.
Romans 10:14-15: "How shall they invoke the one they have not believed in? And how will they believe in him who have not heard of? And how will they hear if there is no preaching? And how they will preach, if they are not sent? How is it written," How beautiful are the feet of those who announce good news! ” This verse is related to the mission of the apostles in Acts 13, which were sent by the Holy Spirit to preach God's Word in various regions.
Acts 10:45: "The circumcise faithful who had come with Peter were admired, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had also been poured over the Gentiles." This verse talks about the conversion of the Gentiles, an important theme in Acts 13, as Paul and Barnabas were chosen to preach to them.
John 15:16: "You have not you who have chosen me; on the contrary, I chose you to you, and I designate you to bear and bear the fruit, and your fruit will remain; My name, he will grant him. " This verse relates to the selection of Barnabas and Paul for the special mission in Acts 13. They were chosen and designated by the Holy Spirit to preach the Word of God.
Acts 11:20-21: "But some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks, announcing them the Lord Jesus. The hand of the Lord was with them, and many believed and They became the Lord. " This verse talks about the evangelization of the Gentiles, an important theme in Acts 13, as Paul and Barnabas were chosen to preach to them.
Colossians 1:28: "We announce to Him, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every perfect man in Christ." This verse relates to the mission of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13, which were sent by the Holy Spirit to preach God's Word and teach Christ's wisdom to people.
“O amor sem temor torna-se presunção.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
