✨ "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul...'" #EarlyChurch #BlackHistory #BiblicalHistory #Unity #Lucius Ideal for: X (Twitter) or Threads. Biblical deep dive: Lucius of Cyrene . 📖
Mentioned in Acts 13:1 as a prophet and teacher in Antioch. Some traditions even consider him the first bishop of Cyrene! He’s a prime example of how "obscure obedience" changes the world—he helped send Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. #BibleFacts #ChurchHistory #Lucius lucius-prophet
The church at Antioch was one of the first truly diverse spiritual communities. 🌍 Acts 13:1 lists its leaders: Barnabas (from Cyprus) Simeon called Niger (likely of African descent) Lucius of Cyrene (from modern-day Libya) Manaen (a childhood friend of royalty) Saul (the future Apostle Paul) ✨ "While they were worshiping the Lord and