Acts 4:3
They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 4:3?

2. Why were Peter and John seized and imprisoned in Acts 4:3?

3. How does Acts 4:3 demonstrate opposition to spreading the Gospel?

4. What Old Testament examples show God's people facing imprisonment for their faith?

5. How can believers today prepare for persecution when sharing their faith?

6. In what ways can Acts 4:3 inspire boldness in your evangelism efforts?

7. Why were Peter and John arrested in Acts 4:3?

8. How does Acts 4:3 reflect early Christian persecution?

9. What authority did the leaders have to imprison in Acts 4:3?

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

11. Does God love those in hell?

12. How did Peter's life experiences shape his character?

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

14. (Acts 4:4) How historically credible is the claim that about five thousand people converted on the spot?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the arrest of Peter and John in Acts 4:3 reflect the fulfillment of Jesus' warnings about persecution in Matthew 10:17-20?

2. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty at work in the trials faced by the early church, and how can this encourage us in our own challenges?

3. What are some modern-day examples of persecution for faith, and how can believers respond in a way that honors God?

4. How does understanding the cost of discipleship impact your personal walk with Christ and your willingness to share the Gospel?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced opposition for your faith. How did you see God's presence and power in that situation, and what did you learn from it?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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