Acts 5:9
"How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?" Peter replied. "Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:9?

2. How does Acts 5:9 warn against testing the Spirit of the Lord?

3. What consequences did Ananias and Sapphira face for their deception in Acts 5:9?

4. How can we ensure honesty in our church community, avoiding Acts 5:9's mistake?

5. What Old Testament examples parallel the judgment seen in Acts 5:9?

6. How can Acts 5:9 encourage accountability in our personal and spiritual lives?

7. Why did Peter confront Sapphira about testing the Spirit of the Lord in Acts 5:9?

8. How does Acts 5:9 illustrate the seriousness of lying to God?

9. What does Acts 5:9 reveal about the early church's view on honesty and integrity?

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

11. How does one achieve spiritual purification according to scripture?

12. What does the Bible say about 'Slaying in the Spirit'?

13. What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?

14. Acts 5:1-11: How can two people suddenly die for lying, and is there any historical or medical evidence supporting such an event?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Ananias and Sapphira challenge our understanding of honesty and integrity within the church community?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not "testing the Spirit of the Lord" in our daily lives?

3. How does the concept of accountability within the church apply to modern Christian communities?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord in our personal and communal worship?

5. How can the principles found in Acts 5:9 be applied to situations where we might be tempted to deceive or withhold truth in our own 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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