To begin the session:
Distribute copies of the “Which Is Better?” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. Have learners complete it individually in a minute or less before discussing conclusions with a partner.
After the activity, say, “Believers have engaged in other debates that are more significant and harder to resolve. In today’s lesson, let’s consider the significance of an early debate of the first-century church and the implications of that debate for our faith.”
To encourage personal application:
Distribute copies of the “My Personal Practices” activity from the activity page. Have learners complete it as a take-home activity. Remind the class that they will have an opportunity to discuss their responses at the beginning of the next class.