◄ Acts 15:34 ►
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:34? 2. Why did Silas choose to remain in Antioch according to Acts 15:34? 3. How does Acts 15:34 demonstrate commitment to God's mission? 4. What can we learn from Silas's decision about serving in ministry? 5. How does Acts 15:34 connect with Acts 13:1-3 on missionary work? 6. How can we apply Silas's example of dedication in our own lives? 7. Why is Acts 15:34 omitted in some Bible translations? 8. How does Acts 15:34 impact the understanding of early church decisions? 9. What does Acts 15:34 reveal about the role of Silas in the early church? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 15? 11. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life? 12. How does faith endure through challenges? 13. What is God's will for me? 14. How can you delight yourself in the Lord? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from Silas's decision to remain in Antioch about making choices in our own spiritual journeys? 2. How does the role of Antioch as a center for early Christianity inspire us to engage with our local church communities today? 3. In what ways can we practice discernment in our personal and communal lives, as demonstrated by Silas and the early church leaders? 4. How does the partnership between Paul and Silas inform our understanding of working together in ministry and supporting one another in the faith? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to be flexible in your service to God. How did that experience shape your faith and understanding of God's calling? 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 15:34 NIV Acts 15:34 NLT Acts 15:34 ESV Acts 15:34 NASB Acts 15:34 KJV Acts 15:34 Commentaries Bible Hub