What circumstances contributed to Christians leaving Jerusalem to spread the gospel to Judea and Samaria? What might that tell as about

What circumstances contributed to Christians leaving Jerusalem to spread the gospel to Judea and Samaria? What might that tell as about how God can use difficulties in our lives for good?
How did the timing of the Jewish feast of Pentecost being in Jerusalem aid in the spreading of the gospel?

Why is Chapter 15 key in the story of Christianity? How might things be different today if the early leaders had not made the decisions that are recounted in this chapter?

How does Paul define idolatry and what are its results? What might a current example be of an idol?
What point was Paul making about following the Law when he used Abraham as an example?

How could accepting our identity as new Jesus-like humans impact our lives?
How did Paul envision unity in Christ for the Roman church? What might that look like in our churches today?

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In our Bible readings this week, we see Peter (Acts 2: 5-41), Ananias (Acts 9: 10-19), and Paul (Acts 16: 22-34) displaying amazing courage. Discuss what they risked and why. Have you ever faced a similar situation where you mustered the courage and stood up for something you believed in? Describe.
Using Acts 9, briefly explain the chain of events that led Paul from being an enemy of Christianity to being one of its greatest advocates. Have you ever radically changed or seen someone radically change? What led to that change?
In Romans 12:1, the Apostle Paul says, “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices” What would a living sacrifice look like?
Both Romans 12:9-21 and 1 Corinthians 13 talk about the nature of love. Using these scriptures describe how love has been at work in your life.

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