Acts 15:36
Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:36?

2. How does Acts 15:36 encourage believers to revisit and strengthen fellow believers?

3. What can we learn from Paul's desire to "visit the brothers" in Acts 15:36?

4. How does Acts 15:36 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5. How can we apply Paul's example of follow-up in our church communities today?

6. What steps can you take to ensure spiritual growth in your local church?

7. What motivated Paul to suggest revisiting the cities in Acts 15:36?

8. How does Acts 15:36 reflect early Christian missionary strategies?

9. What does Acts 15:36 reveal about the relationship between Paul and Barnabas?

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

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

12. How can one heal from being hurt by the church?

13. If prophecy is meant to edify the whole church (1 Corinthians 14:3–4), why do different denominations disagree on prophetic interpretations?

14. Why do churches split over minor doctrinal issues if they follow the same God?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Paul’s initiative to revisit the churches teach us about the importance of follow-up in our own spiritual lives and ministries?

2. How can we apply the principle of accountability in our local church or small group settings?

3. In what ways can we foster partnerships in ministry to enhance the spread of the Gospel today?

4. How can we ensure that we are committed to the spiritual growth of those we disciple or mentor?

5. What practical steps can we take to provide encouragement and support to fellow believers in our community?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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