What you call me?

If you call yourself a Christian you are to imitate Christ!

You will be Persecuted

a. the Diaspora

Barnabas .” .”

You have to make sure Gods Word is Proclaimed.

The Word was always central.

Evangelism

Decipleship

You will Preserved by God’s Grace. 

Perseverance

The saints prove their conversion by their perseverance, and that perseverance comes from a continual supply of divine grace to their souls. The Candle, Volume 27, Sermon #1594 - Matthew 5:15, 16

Charles Spurgeon

This faithfulness of God is the foundation and cornerstone of our hope of final perseverance. The saints shall persevere in holiness because God perseveres in grace. He perseveres to bless, and there believers persevere in being blessed. He continues to keep His people, and there they continue to keep His commandments. All Of Grace, Page 122

Charles Spurgeon

You must Provide for others as they by God’s Hand Provided For You. Luke indicates that this famine took place during the reign of Claudius, who ruled from AD 41 to 54. Historians agree that there were several famines during Claudius’ reign—the famine referred to in this text likely occurred sometime between AD 45 and 47.

Mohler, R. A., Jr. (2018). Acts 1–12 for You (C. Laferton, Ed.; p. 161). The Good Book Company.

they did it themselves

2 Corinthians 8:1–5 “We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that was given to the churches of Macedonia: During a severe trial brought about by affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. I can testify that, according to their ability and even beyond their ability, of their own accord, they begged us earnestly for the privilege of sharing in the ministry to the saints, and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us by God’s will.”

Most like everyone helped

Everyone gave as the could

They met the need and united in Christ regardless of past experiences