Why the First Christians Were NOT in Jerusalem (Acts 11)

B19L8 ✝️ The first Christians weren't in Jerusalem — they were in Antioch. Discover why in this verse-by-verse study of Acts 11, where the Gospel breaks through to the Gentile world. 📖 In this study, we pick up in Acts 11:19 as Jewish believers scattered by Stephen's persecution travel to Antioch — preaching to Jews only. But something is shifting. God is moving the Gospel toward the Gentiles, and the transition is unmistakable. We trace the timeline from Stephen's martyrdom in 36 A.D. through Saul's conversion, Peter's visit to Cornelius, and now the explosive growth at Antioch. Barnabas is sent from Jerusalem to investigate — and instead of shutting it down, he rejoices in the grace of God. Then he does something remarkable: he goes to Tarsus to find Saul, the one man with the message for the Gentiles. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: • Acts 11:19-26 — Why believers preached "to none but Jews only" after Stephen's death • Why the 12 apostles stayed in Jerusalem instead of fulfilling the Great Commission globally • Zechariah 8 — Ten men of all nations taking hold of a Jew's skirt explained • Grecians vs. Greeks — the critical distinction in Acts 11:20 the KJV obscures • Why disciples were called "Christians" first in Antioch, NOT Jerusalem • Barnabas seeks Saul in Tarsus — why Saul alone had the message for Gentiles • What the true Gospel really is — and why "just believe in Jesus" falls short • Acts 2 common kitty — why the Jerusalem church ran out of money (Acts 11:27-30) 💡 Acts 11 Bible study, verse by verse Acts commentary, Saul and Barnabas Antioch, first Christians in the Bible, grace of God explained, Paul's Gospel vs Jewish Gospel, Acts 11:19-30 explained, Gentiles in the early church, Stephen's martyrdom Acts 7, Zechariah 8 Bible study. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Acts 11 00:29 — Les Feldick Intro: Layman Teaching Scripture with Scripture 01:57 — Back to Acts 11: The Transitional Book of Acts Explained 02:25 — Acts 11:19 — Scattered Believers Preach to Jews Only 03:26 — Acts 7 Flashback: Stephen's Martyrdom in 36 A.D. 04:59 — Acts 8:1 — Saul Consents to Stephen's Death 05:37 — Acts 22 & 26 — Paul Rehearses His Persecution of the Church 07:48 — Acts 8:1 — The Great Persecution Scatters Jerusalem Believers 09:10 — Why the 12 Apostles Stayed in Jerusalem (Not the Great Commission) 09:47 — Zechariah 8 — Ten Men of All Nations Take Hold of a Jew 10:33 — Timeline: 12-13 Years After Pentecost, Believers Migrate to Antioch 11:23 — Acts 11:19 Revisited — Preaching to None But Jews Only 11:33 — Acts 11:20 — Grecians vs. Greeks: A Critical KJV Distinction 13:07 — God Starts Moving the Gospel Toward the Gentile World 13:50 — Acts 11:21 — The Hand of the Lord Was With Them 14:04 — Jerusalem Sends Barnabas to Antioch to Investigate 15:01 — Acts 11:23 — Barnabas Sees the Grace of God 15:57 — Grace in Scripture: 30-40 Times Before Paul, Hundreds After 16:24 — Very Few People Truly Understand God's Grace 17:33 — Acts 11:24 — Barnabas: Full of the Holy Spirit and Faith 18:05 — Acts 11:25 — Barnabas Goes to Tarsus to Find Saul 18:33 — Map: Antioch, Tarsus, and the Mediterranean Coast 19:19 — Why Barnabas Sought Saul: Three Years of Unique Revelation 19:46 — Acts 11:26 — Saul Brought to Antioch; Disciples Called Christians 21:01 — Why "Christians" First at Antioch, NOT Jerusalem 21:59 — Paul's Gospel: Christ Died, Was Buried, Rose Again 22:29 — The True Gospel vs. Clichés: What Most Churches Are Missing 24:33 — Matthew 24 — Jesus Warns of Deception in the Last Days 25:11 — Satan Infiltrating the Church: A Warning for Today 25:51 — Acts 11:27-30 — Agabus Prophesies Famine; Gentiles Send Relief 26:53 — Acts 2 Common Kitty — Why the Jerusalem Church Ran Out of Money