1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:13?

2. How does James' speech in Acts 15:13 guide church decision-making today?

3. What role does listening play in resolving church disputes, as seen in Acts 15:13?

4. How does Acts 15:13 connect with Old Testament prophecy fulfillment?

5. How can we apply James' leadership style from Acts 15:13 in our lives?

6. What does Acts 15:13 teach about the importance of unity in the church?

7. What role does James play in the early church according to Acts 15:13?

8. How does Acts 15:13 reflect the leadership structure of the early church?

9. Why is James' speech significant in the context of Acts 15?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 15?

11. Acts 15:13–21 – Why does James cite Amos if the context of Amos 9 doesn’t clearly align with the Gentiles’ situation in this account?

12. What is the timeline of Paul's life events?

13. Is Paul a false prophet?

14. What are the main themes in the Book of James?1. How does James' role in the Jerusalem Council inform our understanding of church leadership today?

2. In what ways can the church today promote unity among believers from diverse backgrounds, similar to the early church's efforts?

3. How can we ensure that our decisions, both personal and communal, are grounded in Scripture as James' were?

4. What practical steps can we take to improve our listening skills in conversations, following James' example?

5. How can the process of the Jerusalem Council guide us in resolving conflicts within our own church communities?1. What are the potential dangers of imposing one's cultural practices on believers from different cultures, as seen in the dispute over circumcision?

2. How does the Jerusalem Council provide a model for resolving doctrinal disputes within the Church?

3. What can we learn from Peter's defense of the Gentile believers at the Council?

4. How does James' proposal balance the concerns of Jewish believers and the freedom of Gentile believers?

5. How does the council's letter demonstrate sensitivity and respect towards both Jewish and Gentile believers?

6. How does the response of the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia to the council's letter underscore the importance of unity in the Church?

7. What can the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas teach us about dealing with personal disputes within Christian ministry?

8. How can we apply the lessons from the Jerusalem Council to current debates within our own churches or denominations?

9. How does the council's decision reflect the work of the Holy Spirit in the early Church?

10. What strategies can we use to avoid letting personal disagreements, like the one between Paul and Barnabas, hinder our Christian mission?

11. How does Acts 15 challenge our understanding of the role of cultural practices in our faith?

12. What can we learn from the way the early Church handled disagreements and conflicts?

13. How can the council's decision influence our approach to cultural diversity within our own church communities?

14. How does the unfolding of events in this chapter demonstrate the sovereignty of God, even in times of conflict and disagreement?

15. How does the inclusivity of Gentiles in the early Church speak to issues of racial or cultural inclusion in today's Church?

16. In what ways does the decision of the Jerusalem Council demonstrate the Church's flexibility and adaptability to changing contexts?

17. How do you reconcile the directive from the Jerusalem Council with the freedom we have in Christ?

18. How can the split between Paul and Barnabas be viewed both negatively and positively?

19. What does the chapter suggest about the role of human agency and the Holy Spirit in the expansion of the Church?

20. How can we promote unity in our church communities amidst differing views and beliefs?

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