Be a friend, be a Barnabas
09/07 Be a friend, be a Barnabas
https://www.youtube.com/live/137NobYTTiU?si=0ubb0fbXdehPUvNT
Pastor Jesse encourages the audience to be a "Barnabas" (3:52), meaning a person who encourages and supports others, just as Barnabas did in the Bible.
Here are the key aspects of being a "Barnabas" as discussed in the Sermon:
• Definition of Barnabas: The name Barnabas means "son of encouragement" or "son of consolation" (4:00). Pastor emphasizes that this nickname perfectly matched his character, as he was known for coming alongside people to help, comfort, and strengthen them (9:07). This is further likened to the role of the Holy Spirit (9:43).
• Gladness in God's Grace: Barnabas was glad when he saw God's grace at work in new believers (14:16). He didn't criticize their differences but rejoiced in their zeal and joy in Christ (15:55).
• Strengthening New Christians: Barnabas exhorted new Christians to "cleave unto the Lord" (16:30), encouraging them to stick with Jesus and resist returning to their old lifestyles (16:50).
• Full of the Holy Spirit: Barnabas was described as being "full of the Holy Ghost and of faith" (17:34), meaning his ministry was spirit-driven, not personality-driven (19:33). This allowed him to fulfill the "one anothers" in the Bible, such as loving and forgiving one another (19:50).
• Taking and Bringing Others: Barnabas didn't just point people in the right direction; he "took them and brought them" (26:13). This illustrates the active role of a Barnabas in physically bringing people to where they need to be, especially new believers to the church community (27:53).
• Believing in Others: Barnabas believed in Saul (who became the Apostle Paul), even when others were suspicious of him (29:28). This highlights the importance of believing in what God can do in someone's life, despite their past failures (30:08).
• Selflessness and Open-Handed Ministry: Barnabas later took a secondary role to Paul without offense, demonstrating an "open-handed ministry" (42:17), where one is willing to see others succeed and serve wherever needed, rather than clinging to their own "ministry" or "class" (42:21).
• Carrying Others: The speaker uses the analogy of Samwise carrying Frodo in "Lord of the Rings" to illustrate how a Barnabas carries those who are struggling with burdens they cannot bear themselves (38:39). This means offering support, love, and care to those in pain (39:27).
https://www.youtube.com/live/137NobYTTiU?si=0ubb0fbXdehPUvNT
Pastor Jesse encourages the audience to be a "Barnabas" (3:52), meaning a person who encourages and supports others, just as Barnabas did in the Bible.
Here are the key aspects of being a "Barnabas" as discussed in the Sermon:
• Definition of Barnabas: The name Barnabas means "son of encouragement" or "son of consolation" (4:00). Pastor emphasizes that this nickname perfectly matched his character, as he was known for coming alongside people to help, comfort, and strengthen them (9:07). This is further likened to the role of the Holy Spirit (9:43).
• Gladness in God's Grace: Barnabas was glad when he saw God's grace at work in new believers (14:16). He didn't criticize their differences but rejoiced in their zeal and joy in Christ (15:55).
• Strengthening New Christians: Barnabas exhorted new Christians to "cleave unto the Lord" (16:30), encouraging them to stick with Jesus and resist returning to their old lifestyles (16:50).
• Full of the Holy Spirit: Barnabas was described as being "full of the Holy Ghost and of faith" (17:34), meaning his ministry was spirit-driven, not personality-driven (19:33). This allowed him to fulfill the "one anothers" in the Bible, such as loving and forgiving one another (19:50).
• Taking and Bringing Others: Barnabas didn't just point people in the right direction; he "took them and brought them" (26:13). This illustrates the active role of a Barnabas in physically bringing people to where they need to be, especially new believers to the church community (27:53).
• Believing in Others: Barnabas believed in Saul (who became the Apostle Paul), even when others were suspicious of him (29:28). This highlights the importance of believing in what God can do in someone's life, despite their past failures (30:08).
• Selflessness and Open-Handed Ministry: Barnabas later took a secondary role to Paul without offense, demonstrating an "open-handed ministry" (42:17), where one is willing to see others succeed and serve wherever needed, rather than clinging to their own "ministry" or "class" (42:21).
• Carrying Others: The speaker uses the analogy of Samwise carrying Frodo in "Lord of the Rings" to illustrate how a Barnabas carries those who are struggling with burdens they cannot bear themselves (38:39). This means offering support, love, and care to those in pain (39:27).
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