Acts 5:2
With his wife's full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:2?

2. What does Acts 5:2 teach about honesty in financial dealings with God?

3. How can we avoid the deceit seen in Acts 5:2 in our lives?

4. Compare Ananias' actions in Acts 5:2 with Proverbs 12:22 on lying.

5. How does Acts 5:2 challenge us to examine our motives in giving?

6. What safeguards can we implement to ensure transparency in our church contributions?

7. Why did Ananias and Sapphira lie about the sale of their property in Acts 5:2?

8. How does Acts 5:2 challenge the concept of communal living in the early church?

9. What does Acts 5:2 reveal about the nature of sin and deception?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5?

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

12. Are you avoiding the behavior of hypocrites?

13. What is the Bible's stance on oral sex?

14. Who were the three biblical men named Ananias?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Ananias and Sapphira challenge us to examine our own integrity in financial matters and other areas of life?

2. In what ways can the church today ensure accountability among its members, similar to the early church's approach?

3. How does the account of Achan in Joshua 7 parallel the events in Acts 5, and what lessons can we learn from both accounts?

4. Reflect on a time when you were tempted to deceive or withhold truth. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

5. How can we cultivate a heart of generosity and sincerity in our giving, ensuring that our motives align with God's desires?1. What does the account of Ananias and Sapphira teach about the importance of integrity within the Christian community?

2. How do the miraculous signs performed by the apostles affect the spread of the Gospel?

3. In what ways does God's intervention in the apostles' imprisonment reveal His sovereignty and dedication to the advancement of His kingdom?

4. How does Peter's bold response to the high priest inspire your personal witness?

5. What lessons can we learn from Gamaliel's advice to the Sanhedrin?

6. How can the apostles' joy in suffering for Christ's name influence our response to hardships for the sake of the Gospel?

7. How might you apply the principles seen in the early Christian community to your life?

8. What lessons can we learn from the boldness of the apostles in the face of opposition and threat?

9. How does the reaction of the early church to the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira influence our understanding of God's righteousness?

10. How does the apostles' ongoing ministry in the temple courts and house to house inspire your personal ministry?

11. How can you manifest the kind of integrity demanded in the early Christian community?

12. How should we react when faced with the choice of obeying God versus obeying human authorities?

13. In what ways does the account of the apostles' imprisonment and release inspire faith in God's provision and protection?

14. How does the counsel of Gamaliel reflect wisdom in dealing with movements and ideologies in our own time?

15. How can the apostles' joy in suffering reshape our perspective on trials in our own lives?

16. How should the miracles performed by the apostles influence our understanding of the power of God?

17. How does the continuation of the apostles' ministry, despite facing opposition, inspire perseverance in your personal walk with Christ?

18. What does the account of Ananias and Sapphira teach about the consequences of lying to God?

19. How does the wisdom of Gamaliel apply to discerning God's hand in movements and causes today?

20. How can we cultivate a mindset that rejoices in suffering for the sake of Christ?

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