Appointed to Eternal Life Pt 1 | World Without End

Redemption Hill Church Sermons · Feb 5, 2026 · 50m

Acts 13:13-52: Paul's first recorded sermon in the Book of Acts. But before we get to Paul's message, we need to see WHO is sending him.Acts 13:1 names the church at Antioch: Barnabas, Saul, Simeon called Niger (likely Simon of Cyrene who carried Jesus' cross), Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen (lifelong friend of Herod). This isn't random, Luke is highlighting DIVERSITY from day one.Ethnic diversity (African men from Cyrene, one darker than the other). Socioeconomic diversity (from Herod's wealthy friend to common laborers). Educational diversity. All unified at the foot of the cross.The enemy…