Acts 4:15
So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin and then conferred together.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 4:15?

2. How can we apply Acts 4:15's example of seeking counsel in our lives?

3. What does Acts 4:15 teach about handling disagreements within the church community?

4. How does Acts 4:15 connect to Proverbs 11:14 on seeking wise counsel?

5. In what ways can Acts 4:15 inspire us to deliberate before making decisions?

6. How can Acts 4:15 guide us in addressing challenges to our faith today?

7. Why did the Sanhedrin command Peter and John to leave the council in Acts 4:15?

8. How does Acts 4:15 reflect the early church's relationship with Jewish authorities?

9. What does Acts 4:15 reveal about the power dynamics in early Christianity?

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

11. How are Church Business Meetings conducted effectively?

12. What defines Apostolic Succession in Christianity?

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

14. Who were the three biblical men named Ananias?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the response of the Sanhedrin to Peter and John's testimony reflect the fulfillment of Jesus' warnings to His disciples in the Gospels?

2. In what ways can we draw strength from the Holy Spirit when facing opposition or persecution in our own lives?

3. How can personal testimonies of God's work in our lives serve as powerful tools for evangelism today?

4. What are some modern-day "Sanhedrins" or authorities that might challenge our faith, and how can we respond biblically?

5. How does the account of Peter and John before the Sanhedrin encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty over our circumstances?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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