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The Jerusalem Council 4

Acts 15:35-39 35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord. 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. 5

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Things to Remember: 6

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Things to Remember: In every disagreement, there may be one issue, but several viewpoints. 7

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Things to Remember: In every disagreement, there may be one issue, but several viewpoints. In most disagreements, each side has validity. 8

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Things to Remember: In every disagreement, there may be one issue, but several viewpoints. In most disagreements, each side has validity. In heated disagreements, someone usually gets hurt. 9

Barnabas and Paul Disagree 10

Acts 15:39-41 39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, 40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. 41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. 11

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Strategies to Employ in a Disagreement: 12

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Strategies to Employ in a Disagreement: Work hard to see the other point of view. 13

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Strategies to Employ in a Disagreement: Work hard to see the other point of view. When both sides have validity, seek a wise compromise. 14

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Strategies to Employ in a Disagreement: Work hard to see the other point of view. When both sides have validity, seek a wise compromise. When conflict persists, care enough to work it through rather than walk out. 15

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Strategies to Employ in a Disagreement: Work hard to see the other point of view. When both sides have validity, seek a wise compromise. When conflict persists, care enough to work it through rather than walk out. When it cannot be resolved, graciously agree to disagree without being disagreeable. 16

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