1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:20?

2. Why did the apostles emphasize abstaining from "things polluted by idols" in Acts 15:20?

3. How can Christians today avoid "sexual immorality" as instructed in Acts 15:20?

4. What Old Testament laws relate to "strangled animals" mentioned in Acts 15:20?

5. How does Acts 15:20 guide us in maintaining purity in modern society?

6. In what ways can believers apply the teachings of Acts 15:20 daily?

7. What does Acts 15:20 mean by "abstain from things polluted by idols"?

8. How does Acts 15:20 address the issue of cultural practices in Christianity?

9. Why were sexual immorality and blood consumption specifically mentioned in Acts 15:20?

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

11. What does the Bible say about food offered to idols?

12. What is the Bible's stance on blood transfusions?

13. What was the purpose of the Jerusalem Council?

14. Does the strict prohibition against consuming blood (Leviticus 3:17) conflict with scientific findings and modern dietary practices?1. How does the decision of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:20 reflect the balance between freedom in Christ and responsibility towards others?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of cultural sensitivity and unity in our diverse church communities today?

3. How do the prohibitions in Acts 15:20 relate to the call for holiness and purity in the life of a believer?

4. What are some modern-day practices or beliefs that might parallel the issues of food offered to idols and sexual immorality in the early church?

5. How can we discern which cultural or religious practices are essential for maintaining unity in the church today, similar to the early church's decision-making process?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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