By listening attentively to the Spirit promised by Jesus (3), the early Church resolves the question whether Gentile converts need to observe certain Jewish ritual practices (1). All are called (Ps) to dwell in the heavenly Jerusalem, founded on the twelve apostles of the Lamb (2). Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Rv 21:10-14, 22-23 Jn 14:23-29