Acts 15:12-41 | One In Christ

1. What did James (half brother of Jesus) do to resolve the conflict in the early church surrounding the entrance of Gentiles into their community of faith? Acts 15:15, 28

2. As church planters, Paul and Barnabas were men of deep conviction and fortitude. It's not surprising, therefore, that they had strong opinions about whether or not to take John Mark (who bailed on their first journey) on their next missionary expedition. Paul's attitude toward Mark (as John Mark came to be known) changed dramatically, as evidenced in Colossians 4:10, Philemon 1:24, and 2 Timothy 4:11. How would you explain this change in Paul’s attitude toward Mark?

3. Can you think of a brother or sister in Christ who has hurt you, or with whom you harbor resentment? Perhaps they offended you by something they did or said. Ask God to remove any root of bitterness, and pray for the Lord's richest blessings to be poured out upon them. Remember, you are both united through faith in a common Savior and will dwell with them forever in Paradise, where all relationships are mended.

See you Sunday!
Pastor Robert

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