◄ Acts 5:39 ►
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:39? 2. How can we discern if a movement is "from God" as in Acts 5:39? 3. What does Acts 5:39 teach about opposing God's work in our lives? 4. How does Acts 5:39 connect with Romans 8:31 on God's unstoppable plans? 5. How can we apply Acts 5:39 to support church ministries today? 6. In what ways can Acts 5:39 encourage patience in witnessing to others? 7. How does Acts 5:39 challenge the authenticity of human efforts against divine plans? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 5:39? 9. How does Acts 5:39 influence the understanding of divine intervention in human affairs? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? 11. Who was Gamaliel in the Bible? 12. Who was Theudas mentioned in the Bible? 13. Acts 5:34-39: Is there any external historical mention of Gamaliel backing the early Christians, or is this account potentially biased? 14. Psalm 39:7 - When David looks only to God for hope, does this dismiss practical or scientific solutions? Discussion Questions 1. How does Gamaliel's advice reflect a principle of wisdom that can be applied in our decision-making today? 2. In what ways can we discern whether a movement or ministry is from God or of human origin? 3. How does understanding God's sovereignty provide comfort and courage in the face of opposition? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are not inadvertently opposing God's work in our lives or communities? 5. How can we apply the principle of seeking wise counsel in our personal and spiritual lives, and what are some examples of this from other scriptures? 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 5:39 NIV Acts 5:39 NLT Acts 5:39 ESV Acts 5:39 NASB Acts 5:39 KJV Acts 5:39 Commentaries Bible Hub