Acts 5:37
After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:37?

2. How does Acts 5:37 warn against following false leaders in today's world?

3. What lessons can we learn from Judas the Galilean's rebellion in Acts 5:37?

4. How does Acts 5:37 connect with Jesus' warnings about false prophets?

5. In what ways can we discern true leadership within the church today?

6. How can Acts 5:37 guide us in evaluating movements within Christianity?

7. Who was Judas the Galilean mentioned in Acts 5:37, and what was his significance?

8. How does Acts 5:37 relate to the theme of rebellion against authority?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 5:37?

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

11. Matthew 27:5 describes Judas hanging himself, yet Acts 1:18 gives a different account; how can these two explanations be reconciled?

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

13. How did Judas die? (Matthew 27:5 vs. Acts 1:18)

14. Who was Theudas mentioned in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from the failure of Judas the Galilean's revolt about the nature of earthly versus spiritual leadership?

2. How does the scattering of Judas's followers illustrate the consequences of following human leaders instead of divine guidance?

3. In what ways does the Roman census, as a symbol of oppression, parallel challenges faced by Christians today in secular societies?

4. How can we apply the lesson of misplaced zeal in our own lives, ensuring our passions align with God's purposes?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to discern whether to follow a particular leader or cause. How did you ensure your decision was in line with biblical principles?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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