1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:17?

2. How does Acts 15:17 emphasize God's inclusion of Gentiles in His salvation plan?

3. What Old Testament prophecies connect with the message in Acts 15:17?

4. How can we implement the inclusivity of Acts 15:17 in our church?

5. What does "all the Gentiles who are called" reveal about God's sovereignty?

6. How should Acts 15:17 influence our approach to evangelism today?

7. How does Acts 15:17 relate to the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan of salvation?

8. What historical context influenced the message of Acts 15:17?

9. How does Acts 15:17 support the theme of unity in the early Church?

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

11. What does the Bible say about donating blood?

12. How can we verify, historically or archaeologically, that the collection Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 8 was actually delivered to, and used by, the intended recipients in Jerusalem?

13. 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?

14. How do we reconcile the command to be 'one in spirit and purpose' (Philippians 2:2) with the division and differing doctrines evident among Christian denominations today?1. How does the decision of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 reflect God's heart for inclusivity and unity within the church?

2. In what ways does the prophecy from Amos, as quoted in Acts 15:17, demonstrate the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament?

3. How can we apply the principle of "seeking the Lord" in our daily lives, especially in a multicultural and diverse society?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure that our church communities reflect the diversity and unity seen in the early church?

5. How does understanding that we are "called by His name" impact our identity and mission as believers in today's world?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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