Acts 15:21
For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:21?

2. How does Acts 15:21 emphasize the importance of Moses' teachings in early churches?

3. Why is the regular reading of Moses' law significant for believers today?

4. How does Acts 15:21 connect with Deuteronomy 31:11-12 about public Scripture reading?

5. What role does tradition play in understanding and applying Acts 15:21 today?

6. How can churches today implement regular Scripture readings as in Acts 15:21?

7. Why was Moses preached in synagogues every Sabbath according to Acts 15:21?

8. How does Acts 15:21 relate to the inclusion of Gentiles in early Christianity?

9. What historical evidence supports the widespread teaching of Moses mentioned in Acts 15:21?

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

11. Is saving a life more important than religious laws?

12. What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey?

13. What is the Hebrew Roots Movement?

14. How does Leviticus 17 align with the New Testament practice in Acts 15:29, where only some Mosaic laws about blood are upheld while others are set aside?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the widespread proclamation of Moses' teachings in synagogues influence our understanding of the early church's mission to both Jews and Gentiles?

2. In what ways can the practice of reading Scripture in community settings, like synagogues, be applied to modern Christian worship and fellowship?

3. How does understanding the historical context of Moses' teachings help us engage with people from different religious backgrounds today?

4. What lessons can we learn from the Council of Jerusalem about handling doctrinal differences within the church?

5. How can the principles of God's law, as taught by Moses, be applied to contemporary ethical and moral issues facing Christians today?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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