Acts 5:36
Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:36?

2. How does Acts 5:36 warn against following false leaders like Theudas?

3. What lessons can we learn from Theudas' failed movement in Acts 5:36?

4. How does Acts 5:36 connect with Jesus' warnings about false prophets?

5. How can Acts 5:36 guide us in discerning true spiritual leadership today?

6. What steps can we take to ensure our faith is not "scattered" like Theudas'?

7. Who was Theudas mentioned in Acts 5:36, and what was his significance in history?

8. How does Acts 5:36 challenge the authenticity of self-proclaimed messianic figures?

9. What does Acts 5:36 reveal about the early Christian perspective on false prophets?

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

11. Who was Theudas mentioned in the Bible?

12. What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?

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

14. Are there any historical or archeological records supporting a mass execution in Jerusalem as described in Ezekiel 9?
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from the failure of Theudas' movement about the importance of aligning our goals with God's will?

2. How does Gamaliel's reference to Theudas in Acts 5:36 help us understand the early church's challenges and the wisdom needed to navigate them?

3. In what ways can we apply the lesson of Theudas' failed uprising to discernment in choosing leaders and movements to follow today?

4. How does the account of Theudas illustrate the biblical principle found in Proverbs 19:21 regarding the sovereignty of God's plans?

5. Reflect on a time when you pursued a goal that did not align with God's will. What did you learn from that experience, and how can it inform your future decisions?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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