Elder John Spellman speaks on the subject of dealing with conflict and the temptation to get even. How should Christians deal with anger? When other treat us wrong, how should we respond? What happens when a prince for a nearby nation abducts and rapes Jacobs daughter? How does this set a model of what not to do when others treat us wrong.How can believers exhibit patience in hardship?

What was the focus of Jesus' last prayer? Why is this prayer called the High Priestly prayer? What does it mean to know God and how does this relate to obedience to the law? How can the church demonstrate unity in love and purpose? Is it possible to love another as Jesus demonstrated?

How can we preserve unity in the church? What creates disunity? How does God’s law connect with unity? What led to the schism in ancient Israel? How was the early church divided? What can we do to avoid division today? How can leadership and counsel influence unity? Should people be allowed to do whatever feels right to them? How can we rightly divide the word of Truth today?

What can we learn from Paul’s journey to Rome about sharing the gospel under difficult circumstances? What hardships did Paul overcome? How did God bless not only Paul but those around Paul? Did Paul always meet with success? What should we do when we’re doing our part and others don’t accept the gospel?

Naomi was alone because there was death in her family. The reality of death makes many people feel alone. Everyone can think of close friends or loved ones and relatives that have passed away. In Naomi’s situation, she lost the people that were closest to her. She was hit with the reality that the people she spent the majority of her time with were now no longer here. Had God abandoned her? Does God care when we feel alone because we lose people we love?

How did King Agrippa II and Festus respond to Paul’s rebuttal against his charges? What was central to Paul’s defense of his actions? How did the religious leaders attempt to set Paul up for an unfair trial? How did Paul counter these intentions? How could Paul be more concerned about spreading the gospel than his own personal safety? What can we learn from the king and the governor about people in powerful positions?

Why was Paul arrested during his trip to Jerusalem? Did Paul compromise in listening to the counsel of Jerusalem church elders? Why did the chief Commander protect Paul? What can we learn from these events about the hypocritical nature of persecution? How does Paul handle his arrest?

Where did Paul travel on his third missionary journey? What did God reveal as Paul moved toward Jerusalem and how did Paul respond to the revelation? How can we be better prepared for false prophets and false teachers? What kinds of believers did the apostles encounter in Ephesus? As Paul’s message spread what problems did this bring for the pagans?

What was the importance of the Jerusalem council? What contributing factors lead to the final sentence by James? How did the conversion of Cornelius and the ministry of Paul play a role? What is the relationship between grace and law? Is obedience still required of Christians? What about adherence to ceremonial customs like circumcision?

How did Saul of Tarsus become the Apostle Paul? What message is there in Paul’s story for believers today? What kinds of opposition did Paul face? Why is Paul considered an apostle of Jesus? Did he see Jesus after the resurrection?