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September 11, 2022 | Dr. Jim Bradford | Great Friendships of the Bible - Barnabas & Paul
September 11, 2022 | Dr. Jim Bradford | Great Friendships of the Bible - Barnabas & Paul
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The making of a great friendship . . .
But the painful falling out . . .
Acts 15:39a
39They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company.
39They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company.
How do we make sense of all of this?
* God is always working, even when our friendships are not
* God is always working, even when our friendships are not
Acts 15:39b
39...Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
39...Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
- Don't try to play judge and jury
- Keep moving forward in what God has called you to do
- Keep moving forward in what God has called you to do
How do we make sense of all of this?
* God is always working, even when our friendships are not
* We never know the end of the story, so keep the doors open
* God is always working, even when our friendships are not
* We never know the end of the story, so keep the doors open
- Don't be more forgiving of yourself than of others
- Stay sweet and respectful as much as possible
- Stay sweet and respectful as much as possible
How do we make sense of all of this?
* God is always working, even when our friendships are not
* We never know the end of the story, so keep the doors open
* Our personal hurts never need to erode our confidence in God
* God is always working, even when our friendships are not
* We never know the end of the story, so keep the doors open
* Our personal hurts never need to erode our confidence in God
God is always working . . .
We never know the end of the story . . .
But who can be against us if God is for us?
We never know the end of the story . . .
But who can be against us if God is for us?