May 9, 2028

19Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that arose because of Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but Jews. 20There were some Cypriots and Cyrenians among them, however, who came to Antioch and began to speak to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the Lord Jesus. 21The hand of the Lord was with them and a great number who believed turned to the Lord. 22The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas [to go] to Antioch. 23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, 24for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. 25Then he went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a large number of people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. The Prediction of Agabus.

1Psalm 87 Zion the True Birthplace - A psalm of the Korahites. A song. I - His foundation is on holy mountains, 2The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than any dwelling in Jacob. 3Glorious things are said of you, O city of God! Selah 4II - Rahab and Babylon I count among those who know me. See, Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia, “This one was born there.” 5And of Zion it will be said: “Each one was born in it.” The Most High will establish it; 6the LORD notes in the register of the peoples: “This one was born there.” Selah 7So singers and dancers: “All my springs are in you.”

27My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

22Feast of the Dedication. The feast of the Dedication was then taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. 23And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. 24So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25Jesus answered them, “I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify to me. 26But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. 27My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. 29My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand. 30The Father and I are one.”