Acts 4:13
When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 4:13?

2. How does Acts 4:13 inspire boldness in sharing the Gospel today?

3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in the apostles' courage in Acts 4:13?

4. How can we cultivate a relationship with Jesus like Peter and John?

5. What does Acts 4:13 teach about the power of being "unschooled, ordinary men"?

6. How can we apply the apostles' boldness in our daily Christian walk?

7. How does Acts 4:13 demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives?

8. Why were Peter and John perceived as uneducated and untrained in Acts 4:13?

9. What does Acts 4:13 reveal about the authority of Jesus' name?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 4?

11. (Acts 4:13) Could uneducated fishermen like Peter and John realistically display such eloquence and boldness before religious authorities?

12. What does 'No Other Name Under Heaven' mean?

13. What was Jesus' purpose in washing the disciples' feet?

14. What defines spiritual maturity?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the boldness of Peter and John challenge you in your own faith journey?

2. In what ways can you "be with Jesus" in your daily life to experience transformation?

3. How does the reaction of the Sanhedrin to Peter and John encourage you when you feel inadequate or unqualified?

4. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate boldness in sharing your faith with others?

5. How can the account of Peter and John before the Sanhedrin inspire you to trust in God's power rather than your own abilities?1. What does Peter and John's boldness in proclaiming the Gospel teach us about sharing our faith?

2. How does the Sanhedrin's response to Peter and John's healing of the lame man reflect their understanding of God's power?

3. How does Peter's defense before the Sanhedrin model the kind of faith and courage we need in the face of opposition?

4. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Peter's defense and the believers' prayer?

5. Why do you think the early believers prayed for boldness rather than protection?

6. What practical steps can we take to cultivate unity and generosity in our own faith communities?

7. How does this chapter confront our fears or hesitations about sharing the Gospel?

8. How might the generosity and unity of the early believers challenge our modern individualistic cultures?

9. How can we apply the believers' prayer for boldness to our own lives and contexts?

10. How does this chapter inspire you to respond when faced with opposition or persecution?

11. In what ways do you feel challenged to share your possessions with others?

12. How does the believers' response to Peter and John's arrest inspire you to support fellow Christians who face persecution?

13. How does the growth of the early church despite persecution impact your view of the power of the Gospel?

14. What lessons can you draw from Peter and John's fearless response to the Sanhedrin's commands?

15. How does the unity of the early believers challenge the divisions we see in today's church?

16. How might you respond if you were commanded to stop speaking about Jesus?

17. What does this chapter teach us about the relationship between prayer and action?

18. How can we practically live out the generosity shown by the early believers in our daily lives?

19. How does this chapter challenge you to be bold in your faith?

20. In what ways do you see God's grace powerfully at work in your life and community?

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