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4:24–30 Peter and John’s experience did not 4:36 Barnabas…a Levite. Luke introduces
frighten or discourage the other disciples, but Barnabas as a role model from among those
exhilarated them. They took confidence in who donated property proceeds.Barnabas was
God’s sovereign control of all events,even their a member of the priestly tribe of the Levites
sufferings. Furthermore, they were comforted and a native of the island of Cyprus. He
that the opposition whom they were facing becomes an associate of Paul and a prominent
was foreseen in the Old Testament (vv.25,26). figure later in the book (9:26,27; 11:22–24,30;
chaps. 13–15). Cyprus. The third largest island
4:32–35 all things in common. Believers in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia,
understood that all they had belonged to located some 60 miles west off the Syrian coast.
God; and therefore, when a brother or sister
had a need, those who could meet it were
obligated to do so (James 2:15,16;1 John 3:17). 33 And with great power the apostles gave wit-
The method was to give the money to the ness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
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apostles who would distribute it (vv.35,37). And great grace was upon them all. Nor was
there anyone among them who lacked; for all
4:33 great grace. This means favor and car- who were possessors of lands or houses sold
ries a twofold meaning here: 1) favor from the them, and brought the proceeds of the things
people outside the church. Because of the that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’
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believers’ love and unity, the common people feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had
were impressed (2:47); and 2) favor from God need.
who was granting blessing. 36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas
by the apostles (which is translated Son of En-
were of one heart and one soul; neither did any- couragement), a Levite of the country of Cy-
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one say that any of the things he possessed was prus, having land, sold it, and brought the
his own, but they had all things in common. money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
DAY 20: List the major sermons in Acts.

Sermon Theme Reference
Peter to crowds at Pentecost Peter’s explanation of the meaning of Pentecost Acts 2:14–40
Peter to crowds at the temple The Jewish people should repent Acts 3:12–26
Peter to the Sanhedrin Testimony that a helpless man was healed Acts 4:5–12
Stephen to the Sanhedrin Stephen accuses the Jews of killing the Messiah Acts 7:2–53
Peter to Gentiles Gentiles can be saved in the same manner as Jews Acts 10:28–47
Peter to church at Jerusalem A defense of Peter’s ministry to the Gentiles Acts 11:4–18
Paul to synagogue at Antioch Jesus was the Messiah of Old Testament prophecies Acts 13:16–41
Peter to Jerusalem Council Salvation by grace available to all Acts 15:7–11
James to Jerusalem Council Gentile converts do not require circumcision Acts 15:13–21
Paul to Ephesian elders Remain faithful in spite of persecution Acts 20:17–35
Paul to crowd at Jerusalem Paul’s conversion and mission to the Gentiles Acts 22:1–21
Paul to Sanhedrin Paul’s defense of the gospel Acts 23:1–6
Paul to King Agrippa Paul’s conversion and zeal for the gospel Acts 26:2–23
Paul to Jewish leaders at Rome Paul’s statement about his Jewish heritage Acts 28:17–20

son of Israel, so that the genealogy is not listed
JUNE 21 according to the birthright; yet Judah pre-
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vailed over his brothers, and from him came a
ruler, although the birthright was Joseph’s—
3 the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were
1 Chronicles 5:1–6:81
Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.
Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Is- 4 The sons of Joel were Shemaiah his son, Gog
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5 rael—he was indeed the firstborn, but his son, Shimei his son, Micah his son, Reaiah
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because he defiled his father’s bed, his his son, Baal his son, and Beerah his son,
birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the whom Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria carried
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