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Conflict among believers can lead to distress, but God calls us to communicate and seek reconciliation. In moments of disagreement, rather than running away or reacting impulsively, we must learn to align with God’s purposes. This reflection explores the powerful examples of Barnabas and John Mark, highlighting the importance of restoring relationships through Christ’s model of reconciliation. Discover how embracing God’s work in our lives fosters unity and empowers us to advance His mission, bringing light into surprising and challenging situations.
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Fight or Flight? 15:36-16:5
Short Time Surprising Parties Stunning Situation When the Godly Disagree
Don’t Run & Freak Out Don’t Bury & Explode Learn to Communicate Seek God’s Purposes When the Godly Disagree
Advance His Work … Broader Scope Greater Depth What God Can Do
Advance His Work Restore Relationships With Barnabas (1 Cor 9:6) With John Mark too … “Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.” - 2 Tim 4:11 What God Can Do
Advance His Work Restore Relationships With Barnabas (1 Cor 9:6) With John Mark too Model of Christ’s Work What God Can Do
“God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation … Reconciliation
“… Therefore, we are am-bassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. ” - 2 Cor 5:18-21 Reconciliation
Advance His Work Restore Relationships With Barnabas (1 Cor 9:6) With John Mark too Model of Christ’s Work What God Can Do
“Louie was seized by childlike, giddy exuberance. Before he realized what he was doing, he was bounding down the aisle. In bewilderment, the men who had abused him watched him come to them, his hands extended, a radiant smile on his face.” - Unbroken Reconciliation
Fight or Flight? 15:36-16:5