READ ACTS 15:1-35
What issue was debated between believers in this chapter?
What was the background of the believers who were insistent on Gentile circumcision (v. 5)?
Each of the following people participated in the Jerusalem Council. Please not each of their contribution/arguments in the debate:
Peter:
Barnabas and Paul:
James, Jesus’ brother:
The Jerusalem Council drafted a letter to the church in Antioch and appointed two leaders, Judas and Silas, to accompany Paul and Barnabas in their return. What four things did the council ask believers to avoid?
In your own words explain what said in vv. 11-12.
What are some lessons to be learned from the Jerusalem Council?
READ ACTS 15:36-41
ACTS 15:36 tells us Paul wanted to return to the towns where he and Barnabas had preached, to see the new believers. What do you think Paul might have wanted to know about the new converts?
Based on what you know about the character Barnabas, why do you think he insisted on taking John Mark on the journey? What other reason does Colossians 4:10 give for Barnabas support?
In your opinion, was Paul being too hard on John Mark and why?
What negative repercussion resulted from the disagreement? Any positive repercussions?
What are some lessons to be learned from this disagreement? *
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