July 28, 2024


1Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
3Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.


Acts 13:1-3 (ESV)


I. Be Ready to

the in any Opportunity
A. The to Preach the Word. 4-5
B. The to Preach the Word. 13-41

; in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.


2 Timothy 4:2 (ESV)

II. Be Ready in all

along the Way
A. Prophets 6-8
B. 13
C. people 45,50

Where the work of the

is, the work of the is there as well.

III. Be Ready to

the Truth
A. Expose their . 9-10
B. Expose the of their errors 11,46-47,51

IV. Be Ready for the

of God’s in the Mission
A. Individuals getting 12
B. Many become 42-43
C. Big crowd starts to 44
D. Disciples began worshiping and filled with the 48,52

I. Be Ready to Proclaim the Word in any


II. Be Ready in all Provocations along the
III. Be Ready to Protect the
IV. Be Ready for the Product of God’s Power in the


Joel B. Balanon
Guest Pastor
The Church of the Good Shepherd Cherry Hill