In this session we encounter Barnabas and Paul (his Hebrew name, Saul, is used in this passage). Following Paul’s conversion, we see how Barnabas included Paul, even though Paul was persecuting the Church prior to his conversion. Some people didn’t believe that Paul had a genuine change in his life. As believers we are to include and champion new believers. This can be difficult to do, especially if we are familiar with their past. The role we play is helping them to pursue their new life in Christ.