Galatians 2: Confirmation of the Message
When Paul met with church leaders in Jerusalem, how many years had passed since he met Jesus on the way to Damascus?
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What was Paul’s main reason for going to Jerusalem after so many years of ministry elsewhere?
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Why was the decision about Titus important?
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Why might Paul have had greater revelation than the leaders in Jerusalem?
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What do you think distinguished Peter as being especially effective in his ministry to Jews?
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What do you think distinguished Paul as being especially effective in his ministry to non-Jews?
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What must we have in common to be recognized as part of the family?
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If Paul was always interested in helping the poor, why would leaders in Jerusalem think it was important to mention that area?
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Why do say we knew we were about to do something wrong, but we still did it?
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What allowed Peter, being a Jew, to be comfortable eating with foreigners?
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Why was Peter concerned about what other Christian Jews might think?
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What are some of the problems that result from hypocrisy?
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Do you think Paul showed wisdom in publicly denouncing Peter’s behavior? Why?
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Compared to non-Jews, why might Paul have expected better behavior from Christian Jews?
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When people sin, what happens to their relationship with the Lord?
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How was Peter’s behavior working against the message of Jesus Christ?
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How can laws and traditions be an obstacle in doing whatever God wants?
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In what ways should our recognition of God’s sacrifice affect the sacrifices we choose to make for him?
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How can following the Law nullify Jesus’ sacrifice?