Iron Sharpens Iron

06/23/2026

Acts 13:16 “So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said: “Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen.”

Acts 13:16  “So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said: “Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen.” Paul stood up in the synagogue on the Sabbath with Barnabas at his side and walked the Jews through some ‘church history’.   v 17 God chose Israel v 17 Egypt years ago v 18 [.....

06/21/2026

Acts 13:11 “Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem,”

Acts 13:11  “Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem,” Two things to note from this single verse… 1. Barnabas is now a ‘companion’ of Paul, who is no longer Saul.  2. John Mark leaves them at this same ...

06/19/2026

Acts 13:9 “But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his gaze on him,”

Acts 13:9 “But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his gaze on him,” This was the moment when Luke began to refer to Saul exclusively as Paul. Apparently he could go by either name, but ‘Saul’ was appropriate when doing ministry with Jews and ‘Paul’ was b...

06/17/2026

Acts 13:4-5 “So Barnabas and Saul were sent out by the Holy Spirit. They went down to the seaport of Seleucia and then sailed for the island of Cyprus. There, in the town of Salamis, they went to the Jewish synagogues and preached the word of God. John Mark went with them as their assistant.”

Acts 13:4-5 “So Barnabas and Saul were sent out by the Holy Spirit. They went down to the seaport of Seleucia and then sailed for the island of Cyprus. There, in the town of Salamis, they went to the Jewish synagogues and preached the word of God. John Mark went with them as their assistant.” [....

06/15/2026

‘Barnabas Looks for Saul’

Acts 11:25 “Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch.” Many in Antioch were coming to faith in Christ (v 21) so the church in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to help (v 22). After a short time, Barnabas pivoted and went to look for Saul to help him. They then partnered together in ministry in Antioch....

Acts 11:25 “Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch.” Many in Antioch were coming to faith in Christ (v 21) so the church in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to help (v 22).  After a short time, Barnabas pivoted and went to look for Saul […]

06/13/2026

Acts 9:26-27 “When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.”

Acts 9:26-27 “When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had […]

06/11/2026

Acts 13:1 “Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen and Saul. While 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.”

Acts 13:1 “Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen and Saul. While 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.” ‭....

06/04/2026

Joshua 1:10,11

“Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people: “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get ready, for within three days you will be crossing the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you to inherit.’ ”

Joshua 1:10,11 “Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people: “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get ready, for within three days you will be crossing the Jordan to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you to inherit.’ ” Strong and courageous and no...

06/02/2026

Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ‭‭God ‘commands’ Joshua with two big ‘do nots’: do not be afraid and do not be discouraged Other translations use words su...

06/01/2026