◄ Acts 5:12 ►
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon's Colonnade. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:12? 2. How did the apostles perform "many signs and wonders" among the people? 3. What role does faith play in witnessing miracles like in Acts 5:12? 4. How can we cultivate unity like the apostles in Solomon's Colonnade? 5. What Old Testament events parallel the "signs and wonders" in Acts 5:12? 6. How can we demonstrate God's power in our community today? 7. What miracles were performed by the apostles in Acts 5:12, and what was their significance? 8. How does Acts 5:12 demonstrate the power of faith in the early Christian community? 9. Why were the apostles able to perform signs and wonders according to Acts 5:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? 11. What are the key events in the Acts of Peter? 12. Acts 5:27–29: Why should one trust the apostles’ claim of divine authority over human authority, given contradictory religious beliefs then and now? 13. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life? 14. Who was Saint Francis of Assisi? Discussion Questions 1. How does the unity of the early believers in Acts 5:12 challenge our current church practices and relationships with fellow Christians? 2. In what ways can we be a public witness for Christ in our own communities, similar to the early church meeting in Solomon’s Colonnade? 3. How do signs and wonders in the early church relate to the role of miracles in the church today? What should our attitude be towards seeking or expecting miracles? 4. What are some practical ways we can rely on the Holy Spirit for empowerment in our daily lives and ministries? 5. How can regular gathering with other believers for worship and fellowship impact our spiritual growth and effectiveness in ministry? 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 5:12 NIV Acts 5:12 NLT Acts 5:12 ESV Acts 5:12 NASB Acts 5:12 KJV Acts 5:12 Commentaries Bible Hub