CPC Discussions: Healthy Conflict Acts 15:22-41 Rev. Ryan Laughlin

Monday, June 22, 2020

Healthy Conflict Acts 15:22-41 Rev. Ryan Laughlin

Sermon Discussion Questions

1) After reading the passage, can you recap what was taking place? What is the context for these verses? Do you see any themes?

2) Believers have resources when it comes to dealing with conflict. What/Who do those resources look like in our daily lives? Are we quick to see Jesus as a resource? Why or why not?

3) Do the words “healthy conflict” seem contradictory? When it comes to healthy conflict what are two principles that we can practice? How do we see these principles lived out in Acts 15? (Keep in mind these principles are applicable to conflicts on a smaller scale. Chronic on-going conflict, may require other on-going steps, like seeking outside counsel, etc.)

4)Why should we address conflict? A lot of time, conflict gets pushed aside or ignored. What can happen if we don’t engage or try to reconcile?

5) Reconciliation/reunion is a major foundation of the gospel. How is this good news for us and others? Is this encouraging to you?

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Seven Tips For Staying On Track

1. Read through the Bible together with other people.

2. There will be some passages that you may not find interesting and / or difficult to read. Remember 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as you read these passages: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped for every good work." Ask yourself why God spoke this particular passage, and how it is profitable to you.

3. Do the whole reading for each day, but look for a "best thought" for each day - something you can ponder the rest of the day, a verse to memorize, something memorable.

4. As you come the Word each morning, ask God to open your eyes to the wonders found in his word.

5. Let your prayers for others flow out of what you read. Pray and read Scripture. After you read a passage, pray that passage for yourself and for others.

6. Some readings will be long and some short. Take advantage of shorter passages by reading them carefully, reflecting, asking questions, praying for answers, engage.

7. Look for ways you can practically live out what you're reading. James 1:22, "But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."

*The above is taken from Stephen Witmer, http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/12/29/two-year-bible-reading-plan/