Do you have a nickname? Is that title a good description of who you really are? Join our hosts on “Discover the Word” for a look at someone in the New Testament who has a nickname so perfect that most of us have forgotten his real name!
One of the truly wonderful characters in the New Testament is the man that the apostles nicknamed “Barnabas”—the son of encouragement. It is a fitting name, as we see him actively encouraging a young follower of Christ, a young church, and a young failure. His encouragement gives us an example to follow in encouraging one another in our own relationships.
Do you have a nickname? Is that title a good description of who you really are? Join our hosts on “Discover the Word” for a look at someone in the New Testament who has a nickname so perfect that most of us have forgotten his real name!
Choosing to build people up requires an investment on our part, and like any investment, it’s not without risk! Join us today on “Discover the Word” as we continue our study on Barnabas the Encourager.
When the disciples heard about a church in need of help, they didn’t send a teacher, a judge, or a bodyguard. They sent “The Encourager” instead! Take a look with us at the impact an encouraging person can make in the family of faith.
When we witness the failures of others, our typical response is to shake our head or wag our finger. But today on “Discover the Word,” we’ll take a look at the life of Barnabas and see how an encourager responds with a helping hand.
This week on “Discover the Word,” we have looked at how the New Testament follower of Christ Barnabas embodied a spirit of encouragement. But does everyone have that type of personality or gifts? Don’t miss our final discussion in this study on Barnabas!