The church in a city called Antioch was praying together. The Holy Spirit said, “Send Barnabas and Saul to do a special job for me.”
They prayed for Barnabas and Saul and sent them off on a big trip to tell people about Jesus.
From then on, Saul started using his other name, Paul. Paul and Barnabas sailed to new places so more people could hear the good news!
Key Verse
Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.Acts 13:2, ESV
Talk About It
Do you know any missionaries? What do they do?
Story Questions
Who told the church to send Barnabas and Saul?
The Holy Spirit
What was Saul's other name?
Paul
What were they sent to do?
Tell people about Jesus
Try This Today
Pray for a missionary by name. If you don't know one, ask a pastor for a name.
Pray Together
Holy Spirit, send people all over the world to tell about Jesus. Maybe even me! Amen.