1. By the way that verse 22 reads, it seems that the problem had been solved. What do you think?

2. What might be some reasons for sending other men with Paul and Barnabas back to Antioch?

3. From the letter that was sent with the brothers, how can you tell that the Holy Spirit was working in the church at Jerusalem?

4. How was the letter received at Antioch?

5. Would this be the way our church body reacts to good news?

6. Why do you suppose that it was good for Silas to stay at Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas?

7. From verse 36 and on, it seems like Paul was coming more and more to the forefront. What do you think?

8. Why was Barnabas so determined to take John Mark with them? (see verse 37)

9. Was Paul's reasoning for not taking John Mark with them from a vindictive spirit?

10. From verse 39, would you say that it is okay for Christians to have contention and disagreements?

11. (a) Verse 41 says that the churches were strengthened by Paul. In what ways do you suppose this came about?

(b) Can this happen to the churches today?

12. What would be a good application for us today from this passage?