Acts 5:27
They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:27?

2. How does Acts 5:27 challenge us to stand firm in our faith today?

3. What authority did the apostles recognize over the Sanhedrin in Acts 5:27?

4. How can Acts 5:27 inspire us to prioritize God's commands over human laws?

5. In what ways does Acts 5:27 connect to Jesus' teachings on persecution?

6. How can we apply the apostles' courage in Acts 5:27 to our daily lives?

7. Why were the apostles brought before the Sanhedrin in Acts 5:27?

8. How does Acts 5:27 challenge the authority of religious leaders?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 5:27?

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

11. What does the Passion of Christ entail?

12. In John 17:14, Jesus says His followers are hated by the world, yet John 3:16 says God loves the world—how can these views be reconciled?

13. Is Christianity a faith grounded in reason?

14. What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5).
Discussion Questions
1. How does the apostles' boldness before the Sanhedrin inspire you in your own faith journey?

2. In what ways can you prioritize obedience to God over human authorities in your daily life?

3. How can you rely more on the Holy Spirit for guidance and courage in difficult situations?

4. What are some practical ways to persevere through trials and persecution while maintaining a strong witness for Christ?

5. How can you use your personal experiences and challenges as opportunities to share the gospel with others?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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