1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:37?

2. Why did Barnabas want to take John Mark, according to Acts 15:37?

3. How can we discern when to give someone a second chance?

4. What does Barnabas' decision reveal about his character and priorities?

5. How does Acts 15:37 connect to themes of forgiveness in the Bible?

6. How can we apply Barnabas' example of encouragement in our relationships today?

7. Why did Barnabas want to take John Mark in Acts 15:37 despite previous desertion?

8. How does Acts 15:37 reflect on forgiveness and second chances in Christian teachings?

9. What does Acts 15:37 reveal about early church leadership dynamics?

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

11. What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?

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

13. Who is the author of the Book of Mark?

14. What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey?1. What can we learn from Barnabas's desire to give John Mark a second chance, and how can we apply this in our relationships today?

2. How does the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas illustrate the reality of conflict in ministry, and what biblical principles can guide us in resolving such conflicts?

3. In what ways can we be like Barnabas, investing in and mentoring younger believers in our community?

4. How does the eventual reconciliation between Paul and Mark encourage us to seek restoration in our own strained relationships?

5. Reflect on a time when God used a difficult situation or disagreement in your life for His purposes. How can this perspective help you trust in God's sovereignty in current challenges?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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