Acts 15:36-41

I. The decision (Acts 15:36)

A. The desire to visit the churches to ensure they were sticking to the faith (Galatians 1:6-7; 1 Corinthians 1:10-11; Philippians 4:2; Acts 2:42)
B. It is good to visit with brethren

II. The division (Acts 15:37-39a)

A. Barnabas wanted to take Mark (Acts 12:12; 1 Peter 5:13; Colossians 4:10)
B. Paul disagreed because of Mark’s past performance (Acts 13:13)
C. The sharp contention (Hebrews 10:24; 1 Corinthians 13:5)

III. The destinations (Acts 15:39b-41)

A. Paul and Silas went through Syria and Cilicia (Acts 15:23)
B. Barnabas and Mark started in Cyprus
C. Mark later reconciled with Paul
1. He was a “comfort” (Colossians 4:10-11)
2. A “fellow laborer” (Philemon 24)
3. “He is useful to me for ministry” (1 Timothy 4:9, 11)