The first Church Council was convened to decide whether Gentiles had to obey the Law of Moses to be Christians. The final decision was “no.” Gentiles did not have to become circumcised nor follow the Law. However, some restrictions were placed on the Gentile believers around food. Why do you think they were not permitted to eat food sacrificed to idols, blood or meat from strangled animals? Was it for their good health or was it to calm the Jews who would have been especially offended by these food habits? When has food become a source of controversy in your experience? When have you limited your “freedom” to eat for the sake of not offending others? Do you think there should be any restrictions on food Christians eat? If so, which foods? And why?
Day 28 – March 16-17
Tongue on Fire 