The ACTS of the Apostles 14

Read Acts 11:1-18

 

1. Since we have not met together for a few weeks, take a couple of moments to discuss Peter’s vision and some of the things that came up in the last study. What was it’s meaning? How might Peter have felt? Why was it difficult for him? etc..

 

 

 

2. When Peter went to Jerusalem, who criticized him? (11:2) Who exactly were these people?

 

 

 

3. Why did the circumcised believers imply that it was wrong for him to eat with Gentiles?

 

 

 

4.  How did Peter dispel the idea that Gentiles were second-class citizens? (11:15-17)

 

 

 

5. Why do you think Peter told the whole story behind his actions?

 

 

 

6. In what ways do we need to be less like the “circumcised believers” in our approach to others?

 

 

 

7. What principle of accepting others do you want to copy from Peter’s example?

 

 

 

8. How can you open your heart and mind to others whom you tend to dislike?

 

 

 

Acts 11:19-30

 

9. To whom was the news about Christ being told? (11:19)

 

 

 

10. How did the church in Jerusalem respond to the increase in numbers of new believers? (11:22)

 

 

 

11. Why did Barnabas go to Tarsus to look for Saul?  (11:25-26)

 

 

 

12.  If you were more like Barnabas, how might people respond to you differently from the way they do now?

 

 

 

13.  Following the example of the early church, how should we help other Christians who face economic hardship?