Use the following questions based on today’s sermon as a starting point for spiritual discussions with your family or a small group of Christian friends this week.

Fellowship—Relationship with a Purpose

· What are some of the biggest events that have shaped your life? These could be having to do with family or church or local or national events.
· How have you dealt with difficult decisions in the past? Give an example or two.

Growth—Thinking About Spiritual Matters

· This situation in Acts 15 shows us that there were some competing views in the early church regarding Gentiles and salvation. What situation in the church today do you feel like is close to this level? What are the competing views?
· What other issues was the church dealing with in regards to the Gentiles? (Acts 11)
· Why do you think that the Jewish believers belong to the party of the Pharisees were so concerned with the Gentiles being circumcised and adhering to the law of Moses?
· In Acts 15:6-19, Peter along with Paul and Barnabas and James all speak to this issue. What did each of them appeal to and focus on? How can this approach be helpful for us?
· When you are facing a tough spiritual issue, which one of the three do you appeal to the most? (Precedent, Evidence, or Scripture)
· The Gentiles were still called to adhere to some requirements in order to be sensitive to their Jewish brothers and sisters. Do you think that is right or wrong? Read Romans 14.

Prayer – Taking Your Thoughts to God

· Pray with your spouse or a loved one this week about any spiritual situations in your lives that need to be addressed.