◄ Acts 5:21 ►
At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin--the full assembly of the elders of Israel--and sent to the jail for the apostles. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:21? 2. How does Acts 5:21 inspire boldness in sharing the Gospel today? 3. What role does obedience play in the apostles' actions in Acts 5:21? 4. How can we prioritize God's commands over human authority, as seen in Acts 5:21? 5. Compare Acts 5:21 with Matthew 28:19-20 on spreading the Gospel. 6. How can we apply the apostles' courage in Acts 5:21 to modern challenges? 7. What does Acts 5:21 reveal about the apostles' commitment to spreading the Gospel despite opposition? 8. How does Acts 5:21 challenge modern believers to prioritize faith over societal pressures? 9. What historical context in Acts 5:21 highlights the early church's struggles with religious authorities? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? 11. Who was Gamaliel in the Bible? 12. Acts 5:34-39: Is there any external historical mention of Gamaliel backing the early Christians, or is this account potentially biased? 13. Acts 5:27-29: Why should one trust the apostles' claim of divine authority over human authority, given contradictory religious beliefs then and now? 14. Why did Jesus resolutely head to Jerusalem? Discussion Questions 1. How does the apostles' obedience to God's command in Acts 5:21 challenge us in our daily walk with Christ? 2. In what ways can we demonstrate courage in sharing our faith, similar to the apostles teaching in the temple courts? 3. How does the apostles' commitment to teaching the Word of God inspire us to prioritize learning and sharing Scripture in our communities? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's protection or intervention in a challenging situation. How does this encourage you to trust in His sovereignty? 5. How can we create a community of accountability and encouragement within our church or small group, similar to the early church's commitment to gathering and teaching? Acts 5 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Acts 5:21 NIV Acts 5:21 NLT Acts 5:21 ESV Acts 5:21 NASB Acts 5:21 KJV Acts 5:21 Commentaries Bible Hub