The early Church gathers to listen and discuss the topic of circumcision, and their example offers us a powerful insight regarding how we engage hot topics with one another today.
When asked about his authority, Jesus counters with a question that reveals the limits of the conversation. This insight can help us be more aware and sensitive to the spiritual questions we face with the people in our lives.
Chapter 15 of Acts of the Apostles offers “Part II” of the Council of Jerusalem. The Apostles gather to have an intense discussion and offer us an example to follow today.
Chapter 15 of the Acts of the Apostles addresses the first major debate within the early Church, namely, does a person have to be Jewish to follow Jesus? Today we have the first part of this debate, which highlights the need to come together for an intense discussion.