1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:34?

2. How does Gamaliel's wisdom in Acts 5:34 guide our decision-making today?

3. What can we learn from Gamaliel about handling opposition to the Gospel?

4. How does Gamaliel's advice connect with Proverbs 16:9 about God's sovereignty?

5. In what ways can we apply Gamaliel's patience to our spiritual leadership?

6. How does Acts 5:34 encourage us to trust God's plan over human plans?

7. Who was Gamaliel, and why was his advice significant in Acts 5:34?

8. How does Gamaliel's intervention in Acts 5:34 reflect on divine providence?

9. What does Acts 5:34 reveal about the early Christian movement's perception by Jewish leaders?

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

11. Acts 5:34–39: Is there any external historical mention of Gamaliel backing the early Christians, or is this account potentially biased?

12. Who was Gamaliel in the Bible?

13. Acts 22:3 – Is there any historical evidence that Paul was really trained under Gamaliel?

14. Why does the Book of Acts describe early Christian conversions in ways that conflict with historical accounts of first-century Jewish-Christian relations?1. How does Gamaliel's approach to the apostles' situation reflect the biblical principle of seeking wisdom before acting? Can you think of a situation in your life where this principle could be applied?

2. In what ways does Gamaliel's respect among the people influence the outcome of this event? How can we cultivate respect in our own communities?

3. How does the concept of God's sovereignty, as seen in Gamaliel's advice, provide comfort and guidance in our personal and communal challenges?

4. What can we learn from the early church's response to persecution that can be applied to modern-day challenges faced by Christians?

5. How does the interaction between the apostles and the Sanhedrin in Acts 5 relate to Jesus' teachings in the Gospels about dealing with opposition? How can these teachings be applied in our daily lives?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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