1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:35?

2. How does Acts 15:35 encourage us to prioritize teaching and preaching God's word?

3. What can we learn from Paul and Barnabas's commitment to the Lord's work?

4. How does Acts 15:35 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5. In what ways can we emulate Paul and Barnabas's dedication in our communities?

6. How does teaching and preaching strengthen the church according to Acts 15:35?

7. What was the significance of Paul and Barnabas staying in Antioch according to Acts 15:35?

8. How does Acts 15:35 reflect the early church's mission strategy?

9. Why is teaching and preaching emphasized in Acts 15:35?

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

11. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?

12. What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey?

13. Galatians 2:11 - What does the lack of a recorded response from Peter after Paul's public rebuke suggest about possible missing historical details or inconsistencies in the text?

14. What were the churches located in Galatia?1. How does the example of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:35 inspire you to engage in teaching and preaching within your own community?

2. In what ways can your local church serve as a "modern-day Antioch," supporting and sending out missionaries to spread the gospel?

3. Reflect on a time when you have worked alongside others in ministry. How did collaboration enhance the effectiveness of your efforts?

4. How can you remain committed to sharing the gospel, even when faced with challenges or opposition?

5. Consider the role of sound doctrine in your personal faith journey. How can you ensure that you are grounded in the teachings of the Word of the Lord?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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