A City Famous Forever S5e75 Acts11:19

Antioch (Antakya) Turkey describes itself as a "City Famous Forever." the Bible tells us WHY. It is that some foreigners went to Antioch because of a persecution in Jerusalem after Jesus died.  When most were preaching JUST TO THE JEWS, some of these JEWISH CHRISTIANS  began to speak the word to GENTILES.

We find out that God was pleased with this, as "the hand of the Lord was with them and a great number who believed turned to the Lord." 

We find out that the main church in Jerusalem, which was all Jewish, was a little suspicious of this whole idea.  They send Mr. Encourager, previously named Joe, now called Barnabas.  He thinks it is great because he saw the GRACE OF GOD and the fruit. 

And so starts the important Jewish and Gentile church at ANTIOCH.  Which, made the city FAMOUS FOREVER.  There is a lot more about Antioch in the Book of Acts.  Please come back tomorrow for 7 more minutes and find out more.  Subscribe on bewithme.us.