◄ Acts 15:33 ►
After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:33? 2. How does Acts 15:33 demonstrate the importance of peace in Christian fellowship? 3. What role did Judas and Silas play in strengthening the early church? 4. How can we apply the example of encouragement from Acts 15:33 today? 5. How does Acts 15:33 connect with Jesus' teachings on peace and unity? 6. In what ways can we promote peace and encouragement in our church community? 7. What is the significance of Acts 15:33 in the context of early church missions? 8. How does Acts 15:33 reflect the unity among early Christian leaders? 9. What role did Judas and Silas play in Acts 15:33? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 15? 11. What is the Bible's view on estrangement? 12. How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible? 13. What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey? 14. What does the Bible say about sibling rivalry? Discussion Questions 1. How does the peaceful sending off of Judas and Silas in Acts 15:33 reflect the unity of the early church, and how can we apply this unity in our local church today? 2. In what ways can we encourage and support fellow believers in their ministry, similar to how the brothers in Antioch supported Judas and Silas? 3. How can we pursue peace in our personal relationships and church community, as demonstrated in Acts 15:33 and related scriptures? 4. What lessons can we learn from the mission and return of Judas and Silas about accountability and communication in our own ministry efforts? 5. How can we trust in God's guidance and provision in our church's decision-making processes, as seen in the resolution of the Jerusalem Council and the peaceful outcome in Acts 15:33? 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 15:33 NIV Acts 15:33 NLT Acts 15:33 ESV Acts 15:33 NASB Acts 15:33 KJV Acts 15:33 Commentaries Bible Hub