◄ Acts 5:35 ►
"Men of Israel," he said, "consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:35? 2. How does Acts 5:35 encourage discernment in addressing challenges within the church? 3. What can we learn from Gamaliel's advice about handling opposition to God's work? 4. How does Acts 5:35 relate to Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God? 5. In what ways can we apply Gamaliel's wisdom to modern church conflicts? 6. How does Gamaliel's caution in Acts 5:35 reflect Jesus' teachings on judgment? 7. What does Acts 5:35 reveal about Gamaliel's role in early Christian history? 8. How does Gamaliel's advice in Acts 5:35 reflect on the nature of divine intervention? 9. Why is Gamaliel's counsel significant in the context of Acts 5:35? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? 11. What does the Bible, including Jesus, say about homosexuality? 12. Acts 5:34-39: Is there any external historical mention of Gamaliel backing the early Christians, or is this account potentially biased? 13. Psalm 143:5 references God's works of old; can we find verifiable historical records or artifacts to support these events? 14. Should weather conditions cause a church to close? Discussion Questions 1. How does Gamaliel's advice reflect the biblical principle of seeking wisdom and discernment in decision-making? Can you think of a situation in your life where this principle could be applied? 2. In what ways does the early church's experience of persecution and growth parallel the experiences of the church today? How can we draw strength from their example? 3. How does the concept of divine sovereignty, as seen in this passage, influence your understanding of God's control over your personal circumstances? 4. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate courage in your faith, similar to the apostles, in your daily life? 5. How can you balance respect for earthly authorities with obedience to God's commands, especially when the two seem to conflict? Can you find other scriptures that address this balance? 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 5:35 NIV Acts 5:35 NLT Acts 5:35 ESV Acts 5:35 NASB Acts 5:35 KJV Acts 5:35 Commentaries Bible Hub