The Better Report

About Barnabas

Barnabas

Timeline

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Acts 4:32 - 5:11
The Church Community

A wave of generosity in the early church takes a dark turn after a local couple is caught lying to leadership about their property donations, leading to their i

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Acts 9:1-30
Conversion of Saul of Tarsus

Saul, a man once feared for hunting down followers of Jesus, has experienced a blinding encounter that transformed him into the movement's most vocal advocate.

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Acts 11:19-30
The Church at Antioch

A grassroots spiritual movement is gaining massive momentum, leading to a historic alliance between key mentors and the first official use of the name 'Christia

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Acts 12:1-25
Herod Persecutes the Church

King Herod’s crackdown on the church ends in a mysterious prison escape for Peter, while the King meets a gruesome and sudden end after failing to give credit t

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Acts 13:1-12
Paul’s First Missionary Journey Begins & On Cyprus

Church leaders send Barnabas and Paul on a mission, leading to a miraculous showdown with a local sorcerer and the conversion of a high-ranking official.

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Acts 13:13-52
In Pisidian Antioch

Paul and Barnabas face a hostile reception in a regional city after their message about Jesus draws massive crowds and divides the local community.

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Acts 14:1-7
At Iconium

Paul and Barnabas face violent opposition after a successful outreach campaign triggers a major public divide, forcing the duo to flee for their safety.

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Acts 14:8-28
The Visit to Lystra and Derbe & Strengthening the Disciples

Tensions boil over in local city after a public healing is mistaken for a divine visit. Paul and Barnabas narrowly escape a violent mob and continue their missi

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4m
Acts 15:1-35
The Jerusalem Council

A high-stakes council in the city reaches a landmark agreement on how to welcome non-Jewish converts into the movement, emphasizing faith over traditional relig

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Acts 15:36-41
Division between Paul and Barnabas

Long-time partners Paul and Barnabas have parted ways following a heated disagreement regarding personnel for their upcoming journey.

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3m
1 Corinthians 9:1-27
Apostleship

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord? Even if I am not an apostle to others, su

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3m
Galatians 2:1-21
Authentication of the Message

A high-stakes clash between religious leaders exposes a deep rift over whether following rules or trusting in Jesus is the true path to being right with God.

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Colossians 4:7-18
Final Greetings

A personal dispatch from Paul as he reflects on his imprisonment and shares final, heartfelt greetings and instructions for his community.

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