◄ Acts 4:27 ►
In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 4:27? 2. How does Acts 4:27 demonstrate God's sovereignty over earthly rulers and authorities? 3. What role do Herod and Pontius Pilate play in fulfilling God's plan in Acts 4:27? 4. How can we trust God's plan when facing opposition, as seen in Acts 4:27? 5. Compare Acts 4:27 with Psalm 2:1-2. How do they relate prophetically? 6. How should believers respond to persecution, following the example in Acts 4:27? 7. Why did Herod and Pontius Pilate conspire against Jesus in Acts 4:27? 8. How does Acts 4:27 demonstrate the fulfillment of prophecy? 9. What is the significance of the term "anointed" in Acts 4:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 4? 11. What is the plot of Jesus Christ Superstar? 12. Who was Pontius Pilate in biblical history? 13. What does the Passion of Christ entail? 14. Is God's will free? Discussion Questions 1. How does the involvement of both Herod and Pontius Pilate in the conspiracy against Jesus reflect the broader rejection of Christ by the world? 2. In what ways can understanding Jesus as the "anointed" one strengthen our faith and commitment to His teachings? 3. How does the fulfillment of prophecy in the conspiracy against Jesus encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty today? 4. What lessons can we learn from the early church's response to opposition that can be applied to our own experiences of facing challenges in our faith? 5. How can believers today work towards unity in Christ, especially in a world that often seeks to divide along cultural and ethnic lines? 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 4:27 NIV Acts 4:27 NLT Acts 4:27 ESV Acts 4:27 NASB Acts 4:27 KJV Acts 4:27 Commentaries Bible Hub