Passage
Acts 15:22-41 (ESV)
God Saves a Philippian Jailer
Acts 16:16-40
Key Verse: 16:9
A Message of Encouragement
Date: Oct. 11, 2025
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 15:31
To reinforce their message, the leaders of the church in Jerusalem accompanied Paul and Barnabas through the Gentile regions. They were unified in their message, which could be a great benefit to the Gentile believers. They showed support for the work of God through Paul and Barnabas—the work that bore fruit in the lives of their hearers. This letter and this journey of unity set the course of Christian history. When the people in Paul’s home church of Antioch heard the message, they received blessing and encouragement. The Antioch church would become a source of blessing for the Gentile ministry.
After this, Paul and Barnabas wanted to visit the Gentile churches where they had previously traveled. However, they disagreed quite sharply on whether to include Mark on this trip. Barnabas wanted to bring Mark, but Paul remembered that Mark had deserted them in the past. So, Barnabas and Mark went to Cyprus, while Paul visited Syria and Cilicia. The work of God continued through each of them.
Prayer: Lord, help me to be a source of blessing and encouragement in whatever I do.
One Word: Be a source of blessing
