1. What is the meaning of Galatians 2:12?

2. Why did Peter withdraw from Gentiles when certain men arrived from James?

3. How does Galatians 2:12 illustrate the danger of fearing human opinion?

4. What Old Testament laws might Peter have been concerned about observing?

5. How can we avoid hypocrisy in our interactions with different Christian groups?

6. What steps can we take to prioritize God's approval over human approval?

7. Why did Peter withdraw from eating with Gentiles in Galatians 2:12?

8. How does Galatians 2:12 address the issue of hypocrisy in the early church?

9. What does Galatians 2:12 reveal about the influence of Jewish customs on early Christians?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Galatians 2?

11. What was the purpose of the Jerusalem Council?

12. 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?

13. What occurred during the Incident at Antioch?

14. In Acts 24:10-15, Paul insists he adheres to Jewish tradition while also preaching resurrection; how does this align with his earlier conflicts over the Law?1. How does Peter's behavior in Galatians 2:12 reflect the tension between cultural traditions and the gospel message?

2. In what ways can fear of human opinion impact our faith and actions today, and how can we overcome it?

3. How does the unity of Jewish and Gentile believers in the early church challenge us to address divisions within the modern church?

4. What lessons can we learn from Paul's confrontation of Peter about addressing conflicts within the church?

5. How can we ensure that our actions are consistent with our beliefs, especially when faced with peer pressure or cultural expectations?1. What does Paul's return to Jerusalem reveal about his dedication to the Gospel?

2. How does Peter's hypocrisy in Antioch illustrate the struggle between cultural pressures and the truth of the Gospel?

3. How does Paul's confrontation with Peter demonstrate his commitment to Gospel truth?

4. What does Paul's argument for justification by faith mean for our understanding of salvation?

5. How does Paul's description of living "by faith in the Son of God" apply to your personal faith journey?

6. How does this chapter deepen your understanding of the concept of "freedom in Christ"?

7. How does the conflict in Antioch inform our understanding of the early church's struggles?

8. How can we follow Paul's example to confront hypocrisy in our Christian communities today?

9. What is the significance of Paul's statement, "If righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing"?

10. How does Paul's insistence on remembering the poor apply to our Christian responsibility towards social justice today?

11. How does the confrontation between Paul and Peter illuminate the tension between Jewish and Gentile Christians?

12. How does this chapter challenge us to align our actions with the truth of the Gospel?

13. How does the acceptance of Paul's ministry by the Jerusalem leaders validate his apostleship?

14. In what ways does the division in Antioch serve as a reminder of the human tendencies that can affect even spiritual leaders?

15. How does the phrase "not I, but Christ lives in me" inspire your understanding of Christian identity?

16. How can we reconcile cultural traditions with the universality of the Gospel message in our context?

17. How does this chapter speak to the importance of addressing and resolving conflicts within the church?

18. In what ways does Paul's defense of the Gospel challenge you to deepen your understanding of faith and works?

19. How does the situation in Antioch relate to present day conflicts within the church over doctrinal issues?

20. How can we ensure that our practices and beliefs align with the principle of justification by faith as opposed to works of the law?

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