1. What is the meaning of Acts 4:8?

2. How does Peter's boldness in Acts 4:8 inspire your own faith-sharing efforts?

3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in Peter's response in Acts 4:8?

4. How does Acts 4:8 connect to Jesus' promise in John 14:26?

5. How can you rely on the Holy Spirit when facing opposition for your faith?

6. What can we learn from Peter's example about speaking truth to authority?

7. How does Acts 4:8 demonstrate the role of the Holy Spirit in early Christian leadership?

8. Why is Peter's boldness in Acts 4:8 significant for understanding apostolic authority?

9. What historical context surrounds Peter's speech in Acts 4:8?

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

11. What is the second blessing?

12. What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?

13. How does your character reflect your faith?

14. In Mark 13:11, how is it practical never to prepare any defense when facing persecution, and has this advice ever led to historical contradictions within Christianity? 1. How does Peter's filling with the Holy Spirit in Acts 4:8 compare to the initial filling at Pentecost in Acts 2:4, and what does this teach us about the ongoing work of the Spirit in a believer's life?

2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to be bold witnesses for Christ, as Peter was, when facing opposition or persecution?

3. How can we discern the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our daily conversations and decisions, especially when we are called to speak about our faith?

4. What can we learn from Peter's example about the importance of leadership in the church, and how can we support our leaders in their roles?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt empowered by the Holy Spirit to speak or act. How did that experience impact your faith and witness?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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