Acts 2:23
He was delivered up by God's set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 2:23?

2. How does Acts 2:23 demonstrate God's sovereignty in Jesus' crucifixion plan?

3. What role did human free will play in Acts 2:23's events?

4. How does Acts 2:23 connect with Old Testament prophecies about Jesus?

5. How can understanding Acts 2:23 strengthen our trust in God's divine plan?

6. How should Acts 2:23 influence our response to life's challenges and trials?

7. How does Acts 2:23 reconcile divine foreknowledge with human free will?

8. Does Acts 2:23 imply predestination in God's plan?

9. How does Acts 2:23 address the problem of evil?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 2?

11. Can God's sovereignty coexist with human free will?

12. If God is omniscient, how can humans have free will without Him predestining their choices?

13. (2 Chronicles 10:15) Does attributing Rehoboam’s stubbornness to divine intervention undermine his free will?

14. In Psalm 67:4, how can we reconcile the statement that God “guides the nations on earth” with the widespread historical evidence of injustice and suffering?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding God's sovereignty in Jesus' crucifixion impact your view of difficult circumstances in your life?

2. In what ways can you reconcile the concept of God's foreknowledge with human free will in your daily decisions?

3. How does the necessity of the cross influence your understanding of salvation and your relationship with Jesus?

4. What role does repentance play in your life, and how can you apply Peter's call to repentance in your spiritual journey?

5. How can you share the message of God's redemptive plan with others, using the example of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection?1. How does the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost change the disciples' lives?

2. What significance does speaking in different languages or tongues have in this context?

3. How does Peter use Old Testament prophecies in his sermon? What does this teach us about sharing the Gospel?

4. What elements in Peter's sermon are essential for sharing the message of Jesus today?

5. How do the crowd respond to Peter's sermon, and what does it reveal about the power of the Holy Spirit?

6. What principles can we learn from the fellowship of the early Church?

7. How did the early Church's approach to material possessions demonstrate their faith and unity?

8. What role does baptism play in the believers' response to Peter's message?

9. How does the community life of the early Church challenge contemporary Christian community practices?

10. How can the events in Acts 2 encourage you in your personal walk with God and involvement in your local Church?

11. How does the Holy Spirit empower us for witnessing, as seen in this chapter?

12. How can we foster a sense of awe and wonder within our faith communities, similar to the early Church?

13. In what ways do you feel called to share your resources with those in need, following the example of the early Church?

14. How do the conversions that occurred after Peter's sermon inspire you to share the Gospel message?

15. In what ways can you incorporate the practices of teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer into your daily life?

16. How does the unity and generosity of the early Church challenge our understanding of Christian community?

17. How can you create a sense of welcoming and openness in your community, reflecting the inclusivity of the early Church?

18. How does the daily addition of those who are being saved encourage you in your personal or communal evangelistic efforts?

19. In what ways can you allow the Holy Spirit to lead you in your day-to-day life, as the early disciples did?

20. How does the growth of the Church in Acts 2 challenge your perception of the Church's role in society today?

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