First, conflict is not new to the church. Second, we see how the conflict was resolved. There was open dialogue, a sharing of personal stories, and an effort to be true to Scripture. Third, there was also an unwillingness to lay necessary burdens on either the gentiles or on those who were uncomfortable with their presence. The only requirements established were those most Jews accepted as absolutes for smooth community relations.
Simplicity marks the early church.
The psalm response is a harvest song thanking God for all the blessings of a bountiful year. The psalmist begins with a petition. We today might consider this a rather unusual move, but ancient Israelites would not have been surprised at all. Like the psalmist, they were used to being bold in prayer and frequently reminded God that the divine reputation was as stake if their petitions were not granted. The psalmist also ends his prayer in an unusual fashion.