Bible Study Snacks, Acts 15:35-41

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks! As always, I thank you so much for joining me as we walk together through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!

This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Fifteen, Verses 35-41.

I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!

As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen

If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...

OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...

1) Notice the rift between Paul and Barnabas, and how it did not keep them from serving the Lord.

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 15:35-41...  

After some time teaching and preaching in Antioch, Paul wants to visit the brethren in the cities they had traveled to on his first missionary journey. Barnabas was willing, but determined to take John Mark. Paul insists they should not take John because he left them on the first trip. Unable to reconcile, Barnabas takes John and sails to Cyprus,while Paul takes Silas, and with commendation from the brethren in Antioch goes through Syria and Cilicia strengthening the churches (35-41).

REVIEW QUESTIONS:  

1) What did Paul and Barnabas do for a while in Antioch? (Acts 15:35)
2) After some time, what did Paul recommend to Barnabas? (Acts 15:36)
3) What was Barnabas determined to do? (Acts 15:37)
4) What did Paul insist?  Why? (Acts 15:38)
5) When the contention became strong between Barnabas and Paul, what did they do? (Acts 15:39-41)

After completing this week's study, go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!

As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!   

Sheri