Message Notes

39 | Acts 15

Scripture 

Primary Text: Acts 15:1-21 
Supplemental Text: Leviticus 18:24-28, Romans 14 

Observations & Applications 

  • Read Acts 15:1-21. 
  • Why were the Pharisees adamant that the Gentiles keep the law of Moses?  
  • What conclusion did the Council of Jerusalem come to? 
  • What are the necessary requirements for salvation today? 
  • What do you think Peter meant when he said, "We should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God?" 
  • How should that statement impact how we engage our culture today? 

Prayer 

Lord, help me to never place limits on how You choose to move. I pray I can see people and love people with no hesitation and share Your gift of grace with them. I ask You to help me never be a stumbling block to people in their faith, but instead help others grow through the choices I make in my life.  


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