After the Council of Jerusalem, the Apostle Paul and his ministry partner, Barnabas, had a sharp disagreement over whether John Mark should join them on their missionary journeys. This conflict led to their separation, with Barnabas taking John Mark to Cyprus and Paul selecting Silas as his new companion. In this sermon, R.C. Sproul examines this dispute, illustrating how God can use conflict as part of His good plan and purpose.

This sermon is from the Lord’s Day pulpit ministry of R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew’s Chapel near Orlando, Florida.