1. What is the meaning of Acts 12:17?

2. How does Peter's escape in Acts 12:17 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human plans?

3. What role does prayer play in Acts 12:17 and our daily lives?

4. How can we "tell these things" to others about God's work in our lives?

5. What Old Testament examples parallel Peter's miraculous escape in Acts 12:17?

6. How can Peter's faith in Acts 12:17 inspire us during persecution today?

7. Why did Peter instruct them to tell James and the brothers in Acts 12:17?

8. How does Acts 12:17 demonstrate the power of prayer in early Christianity?

9. What does Peter's escape in Acts 12:17 reveal about divine intervention?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 12?

11. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence outside the Bible to confirm Peter's miraculous prison escape in Acts 12?

12. Why would God intervene to rescue Peter (Acts 12:7–17) but not prevent James’s execution (Acts 12:2)?

13. Who is the author of the Book of James?

14. Did Jesus rise from the dead on the third day?1. How does Peter's miraculous escape from prison encourage you to trust in God's power in your own life?

2. What can we learn from Peter's instruction to inform James and the brothers about the importance of communication within the church?

3. In what ways can the early church's response to Peter's situation inspire us to support one another in our faith communities today?

4. How does Peter's decision to leave for another place reflect Jesus' teachings in Matthew 10:23, and how can we apply this wisdom in our own lives?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced or witnessed divine intervention. How did it strengthen your faith, and how can you share that testimony with others?1. How does the martyrdom of James highlight the reality and cost of following Christ?

2. In what ways does the Church's response to Peter's imprisonment demonstrate the power of communal prayer?

3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Peter's miraculous escape from prison?

4. How does Rhoda's reaction to Peter's arrival at Mary's house reflect on human reactions to answered prayers?

5. How does the divine retribution meted out to Herod serve as a warning to those who exalt themselves above God?

6. How can Peter's immediate action to share the news of his miraculous escape inspire us to testify about God's works in our lives?

7. How does the continued growth of the word of God amidst persecution and trials encourage you in your faith journey?

8. What role does faith play when facing trials and persecution as depicted in Acts 12?

9. How can we apply the lesson of constant prayer observed in this chapter in our lives?

10. How does the Church's communal prayer reflect on their faith and dependence on God?

11. How does the angelic intervention in Peter's escape and Herod's death demonstrate God's involvement in human affairs?

12. How can we relate to Rhoda's response when her prayer was answered?

13. How does Herod's death underscore the truth about divine justice?

14. What can we learn from the Church's perseverance in the face of persecution?

15. How does Peter's miraculous escape from prison challenge you to trust in God's power in your life?

16. How can we ensure that, like the early Church, we acknowledge and give glory to God in times of divine intervention?

17. How does the contrast between Herod's pride and Peter's humility in this chapter speak to you?

18. How does Acts 12 deepen your understanding of God's providence and justice?

19. What does Herod's death teach about the danger of pride and self-exaltation?

20. How does this chapter encourage you to remain steadfast in faith and prayer, especially in difficult times?

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