AI OVERVIEW: Ordinary believers from Cyprus and Sirene went to Antioch, and spoke to Greeks about Jesus, and the Lord's hand was with them, resulting in a great number turning to the Lord. When news of this reached Jerusalem, Barnabas was sent to Antioch; he saw the grace of God, encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord, and he himself was 'full of the Holy Spirit and faith,' and a great number were added. Barnabas then brought Saul from Tarsus, and for a year they taught large numbers, with the disciples in Antioch first being called Christians. During that time, Agabus predicted a famine, and the disciples shared generously, providing for Judea by sending gifts through Barnabas and Saul.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: In Acts 11, we meet the ordinary followers of Jesus who helped shape one of the most influential churches in the early Christian movement. The church in Antioch wasn't built by famous leaders, but by everyday people who faithfully shared the hope of Jesus, encouraged one another,...
