Dig Site 10 - Canteen's Questions Flashcards
What did Paul and Barnabas do when they arrived in Antioch?
They reported all that God had done and how the Gentiles had come to faith.
(14:27)
“On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.”
What brought Paul and Barnabas into dispute with the men from Judea?
Certain people from Judea told believers they could not be saved unless they were circumcised.
(15:1-2)
“Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: ‘Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.’ This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.”
Where did the church send Paul and Barnabas?
To Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders
(15:2-3)
“This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the believers very glad.”
What did the council at Jerusalem decide to do?
Send Paul, Barnabas, and other men to Antioch with a letter
(15:22-23)
“Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers. With them they sent the following letter: The apostles and elders, your brothers, To the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia: Greetings.”
How did the people feel when they read the letter?
They were glad for its encouraging message.
(15:31)
“The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message.”
Who went with Paul and Barnabas and encouraged the believers?
Judas and Silas
(15:32)
“Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.”
Who did Barnabas want to take on their next journey?
John, who was also called Mark
(15:37)
“Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them,”
Why did Barnabas and Paul part company?
Paul did not want to take Mark.
(15:38-39)
“but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,”
Who did Paul take on his journey?
Silas
(15:40)
“but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.”
Finish this verse: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. …”
“… Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
(Ephesians 4:2-3)
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”