1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:29?

2. How can we avoid "food sacrificed to idols" in today's cultural context?

3. What does "abstain from sexual immorality" mean for Christians in modern society?

4. Why is avoiding "blood" significant, and how does it apply today?

5. How does Acts 15:29 connect with Old Testament dietary laws?

6. How can we encourage others to follow the guidance in Acts 15:29?

7. What is the significance of abstaining from blood in Acts 15:29 for Christians today?

8. How does Acts 15:29 address the relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers?

9. Why were food sacrificed to idols prohibited in Acts 15:29?

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

11. 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?

12. Acts 15:7–9 – If God supposedly made no distinction between Jews and Gentiles, why do some Old Testament laws still appear necessary in the letter?

13. Acts 15:22–29 – If this decree was universally binding, why do Paul’s later writings seem to allow more freedoms than this letter implies?

14. What is the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society?1. How does the decision of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:29 reflect the balance between freedom in Christ and adherence to certain moral and cultural standards?

2. In what ways can the principles outlined in Acts 15:29 be applied to contemporary issues facing the church today?

3. How do the prohibitions in Acts 15:29 relate to the broader biblical theme of holiness and purity?

4. What can we learn from the Jerusalem Council about resolving conflicts and maintaining unity within the church?

5. How do the teachings in 1 Corinthians 8 and Revelation 2:14, 20 complement the instructions given in Acts 15:29 regarding food sacrificed to idols and sexual immorality?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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