Acts 12:25

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark.

1. Verse 25 is a transition statement. With the end of this chapter - we close out the "Peter" part of church history. While he is mentioned, he is no longer the primary focus of church growth.

2. The focus shifts to Barnabas and Saul. They had been in Antioch. They took the assistance to the needy in Jerusalem. Now they have returned to Antioch.

3. They had completed the mission of mercy and benevolence during the famine.

4. Now - They are ready to go on a mission of another type. They are ready to leave Antioch (a strong and growing church) and head into uncharted territory seeking to take the gospel where it has not gone to this point.

5. Barnabas and Saul take with them a young man, John Mark.