◄ Acts 15:12 ►
The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:12? 2. How does Acts 15:12 demonstrate the importance of listening to testimonies in church? 3. What role did "Barnabas and Paul" play in affirming God's work among Gentiles? 4. How can Acts 15:12 guide us in discerning God's will today? 5. Connect Acts 15:12 with other instances of miracles affirming faith in the Bible. 6. How should Acts 15:12 influence our approach to sharing testimonies in ministry? 7. What miracles and wonders did Paul and Barnabas report in Acts 15:12? 8. How does Acts 15:12 support the inclusion of Gentiles in the early Church? 9. Why were the assembly silent in response to Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 15? 11. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life? 12. What is the timeline of Paul's life events? 13. What was the purpose of the Jerusalem Council? 14. What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey? Discussion Questions 1. How does the testimony of Barnabas and Paul in Acts 15:12 encourage you to share your own experiences of God's work in your life? 2. In what ways can the church today maintain unity while embracing cultural and doctrinal diversity, as seen in the Jerusalem Council? 3. How do you discern the work of God in your life and community, even when it may not be accompanied by miraculous signs and wonders? 4. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced a "sign" or "wonder" that strengthened your faith. How did it impact your relationship with God? 5. How can the church today be more inclusive and welcoming to those who may feel like outsiders, similar to the Gentiles in the early church? Acts 15 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Acts 15:12 NIV Acts 15:12 NLT Acts 15:12 ESV Acts 15:12 NASB Acts 15:12 KJV Acts 15:12 Commentaries Bible Hub