1. Examples in Faith: Barnabas
Acts 4:36-37

2. Acts 4:32-35 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

3. Acts 4:32-35 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

4. An Introduction to Barnabas
His Name: Joseph/Barnabas

5. Acts 4:36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement),

6. An Introduction to Barnabas
His Name: Joseph/Barnabas
His Heritage

7. Acts 4:36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite,

8. An Introduction to Barnabas
His Name: Joseph/Barnabas
His Heritage
His Citizenry

9. Acts 4:36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus,

10. An Introduction to Barnabas
The Generosity of Barnabas

11. Acts 4:36-37 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

12. Luke 12:32-35 Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

13. An Introduction to Barnabas The Generosity of Barnabas
Following the Example of Generosity
Give as though what you have belongs to God
Give only out of what has been given to you

14. 2 Corinthians 8:10-12 And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have

15. An Introduction to Barnabas The Generosity of Barnabas
Following the Example of Generosity
Give as though what you have belongs to God
Give only out of what has been given to you
Give with sobriety of mind as God leads you

16. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.