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sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 4:37? 2. How does Acts 4:37 demonstrate sacrificial giving in the early church? 3. What can we learn from Barnabas' generosity in Acts 4:37? 4. How does Acts 4:37 connect to Jesus' teachings on wealth and possessions? 5. In what ways can we emulate Barnabas' actions in our community today? 6. How does Barnabas' example in Acts 4:37 inspire us to support church needs? 7. What is the significance of selling land in Acts 4:37 for early Christians? 8. How does Acts 4:37 reflect the communal lifestyle of the early church? 9. Why did Barnabas lay the money at the apostles' feet in Acts 4:37? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 4? 11. Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus? 12. What defines the concept of eternal value? 13. What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5). 14. Why do so many preachers accumulate vast wealth when Jesus preached humility? Discussion Questions 1. How does Barnabas's act of selling his field and giving the proceeds to the apostles challenge your current perspective on generosity and stewardship? 2. In what ways can the early church's practice of sharing resources be applied in your local church community today? 3. Reflect on a time when you had to choose between personal gain and the needs of others. How did you respond, and what can you learn from Barnabas's example? 4. How does the concept of storing treasures in heaven, as taught by Jesus, influence your financial decisions and priorities? 5. Barnabas is known as the "Son of Encouragement." How can you be an encourager in your community, and what practical steps can you take to support others in their faith journey? Acts 4 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Peter and John's boldness in proclaiming the Gospel teach us about sharing our faith? 2. How does the Sanhedrin's response to Peter and John's healing of the lame man reflect their understanding of God's power? 3. How does Peter's defense before the Sanhedrin model the kind of faith and courage we need in the face of opposition? 4. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Peter's defense and the believers' prayer? 5. Why do you think the early believers prayed for boldness rather than protection? 6. What practical steps can we take to cultivate unity and generosity in our own faith communities? 7. How does this chapter confront our fears or hesitations about sharing the Gospel? 8. How might the generosity and unity of the early believers challenge our modern individualistic cultures? 9. How can we apply the believers' prayer for boldness to our own lives and contexts? 10. How does this chapter inspire you to respond when faced with opposition or persecution? 11. In what ways do you feel challenged to share your possessions with others? 12. How does the believers' response to Peter and John's arrest inspire you to support fellow Christians who face persecution? 13. How does the growth of the early church despite persecution impact your view of the power of the Gospel? 14. What lessons can you draw from Peter and John's fearless response to the Sanhedrin's commands? 15. How does the unity of the early believers challenge the divisions we see in today's church? 16. How might you respond if you were commanded to stop speaking about Jesus? 17. What does this chapter teach us about the relationship between prayer and action? 18. How can we practically live out the generosity shown by the early believers in our daily lives? 19. How does this chapter challenge you to be bold in your faith? 20. In what ways do you see God's grace powerfully at work in your life and community? Links Acts 4:37 NIV Acts 4:37 NLT Acts 4:37 ESV Acts 4:37 NASB Acts 4:37 KJV Acts 4:37 Commentaries Bible Hub