WORKERS IN THE KINGDOM: Barnabas And Other Friends Of Paul

Christians often speak of the missionary journeys of Paul as if he worked alone. Paul is a towering figure in the New Testament-an apostle who worked tirelessly for the Jesus who called him, and it is hard to overestimate his impact on the church throughout the ages.

But Paul did not work alone.

He had many helpers whom he called coworkers, partners, brothers, sisters, and sons. Why did Paul need help? Because it was the Spirit guiding his mission-the same Spirit who gives various gifts to al...