Acts 5:7
About three hours later his wife also came in, unaware of what had happened.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:7?

2. How does Acts 5:7 illustrate the importance of honesty in Christian community?

3. What can we learn from Sapphira's actions about accountability in marriage?

4. How does Acts 5:7 connect with Proverbs 12:22 on truthfulness?

5. How can we apply the lesson of Acts 5:7 in our daily lives?

6. What role does discernment play in understanding the events of Acts 5:7?

7. Why did Sapphira not know about her husband's fate in Acts 5:7?

8. What does Acts 5:7 teach about honesty and integrity in the early church?

9. How does Acts 5:7 reflect on the role of women in the early church?

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

11. What are the Bible's views on doomsday predictions?

12. Acts 5:1-11: How can two people suddenly die for lying, and is there any historical or medical evidence supporting such an event?

13. Revelation 18:10 - How does the city's destruction 'in one hour' align with or contradict other biblical texts about judgment events?

14. What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Ananias and Sapphira challenge your understanding of honesty and integrity in your own life?

2. In what ways can the church today ensure transparency and accountability among its members, drawing from the example of the early church?

3. Reflect on a time when you faced the temptation to deceive. How can the lessons from Acts 5:7 help you respond differently in the future?

4. How does the concept of God's omniscience, as demonstrated in this passage, influence your daily walk with Him?

5. Compare the actions of Ananias and Sapphira with those of Barnabas in Acts 4:36-37. What can we learn from these contrasting examples about generosity and truthfulness?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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