1 ENCOURAGEMENT AUGUST 15, 2010

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3 BARNABAS Acts 4:32-37 His actual name was ________. He was a ________ from _______. He _______ a reputation for encouraging people.

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5 BARNABAS Acts 4:32-37 His actual name was Joseph. He was a Levite from Cyprus. He earned a reputation for encouraging people. Acts 9:26-30 He ______ him (Saul) and _______ him to the apostles. He told the ________ how Saul had seen the Lord. He _____ __ for someone who was being wronged.

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7 BARNABAS Acts 4:32-37 His actual name was Joseph. He was a Levite from Cyprus. He earned a reputation for encouraging people. Acts 9:26-30 He took him (Saul) and brought him to the apostles. He told the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord. He stood up for someone who was being wronged. Acts 11:19-26 He was sent to ________ to see the Greek believers. He was a _____ man, full of the _____ _____ and _____. He went to Tarsus to look for _____.

8 BARNABAS Acts 4:32-37 His actual name was Joseph. He was a Levite from Cyprus. He earned a reputation for encouraging people. Acts 9:26-30 He took him (Saul) and brought him to the apostles. He told the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord. He stood up for someone who was being wronged. Acts 11:19-26 He was sent to Antioch to see the Greek believers. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. He went to Tarsus to look for Saul.

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10 PAUL’S CHECKLIST FOR ENCOURAGERS 1 THESSALONIANS 5 Build each other up (5:5) Respect leaders (5:12) Hold leaders in highest regard (5:13) Live in peace (5:13) Warn the idle (5:14) Encourage the timid (5:14) Help the weak (5:14) Be patient (5:14) Resist revenge (5:15) Be joyful (5:16) Pray continually (5:17) Give thanks (5:18) Do not put out the Holy Spirit’s fire (5:19) Do not treat prophecies with contempt (5:20) Avoid every kind of evil (5:22) Count on God’s constant help (5:23)