The early church faced severe conflict over the differences between Jews and Gentiles. On the surface, the conflict was about ethnicity and culture, but it was really a fight over who had access to Jesus and the abundant life of shalom. What similar conflicts do you see in the church today?
Paul paints a beautiful image of shared identity, equality, and unity—yet it remains very hard for people to live this out. What are the differences between communities that can embrace and embody this shalom, and those that fall short?
