The Mission of God: Lessons from Acts 13In this episode of the Middletown Baptist Church podcast, Pastor Josh delves into Acts chapter 13. He emphasizes the importance of being an authentic church through scripture and discusses how the early church in Antioch proactively sent out missionaries like Saul (Paul) and Barnabas to spread the Gospel. Pastor Josh challenges the church to find their place in God's mission, encouraging members to evangelize, disciple, and train others. He also highlights the vital roles of preaching, teaching, and being led by the Holy Spirit in fulfilling the Great Commission.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:23 The Study of Acts: Authentic Church Through Scripture00:59 The Great Commission and Our Mission01:28 Challenges and Opportunities in Ministry02:34 The Role of the Church in Sending Missionaries04:19 Understanding the Church at Antioch05:18 The Importance of Preaching and Teaching10:54 The Call of Barnabas and Saul19:45 Supporting Missionaries and the Mission of God24:59 The Mission of God: Taking Action25:52 Sent by the Holy Spirit: Journey to Cyprus26:59 Preaching in Synagogues: Seizing Opportunities28:31 Confronting Opposition: The Encounter with Bar Jesus30:52 The Power of Boldness: Paul's Confrontation32:35 The Transformative Power of the Word of God36:51 Guarding Against False Teachings38:27 Affirming and Interpreting Scripture43:03 Using God-Given Gifts for the Gospel45:44 Conclusion and PrayerThank you for joining our podcast. Visit our website at https://middletownbaptistchurch.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@middletownbaptistchurchde5091Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MBCDelaware This podcast is produced by Ralph Estep, Jr., host of Financially Confident Christian, a daily podcast on Christian Finance you can find it at https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com

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