◄ Acts 5:31 ►
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:31? 2. How does Acts 5:31 emphasize Jesus' role as "Prince and Savior"? 3. What does "repentance to Israel" mean for understanding God's plan for salvation? 4. How can we apply Jesus' exaltation to our daily Christian walk? 5. Connect Acts 5:31 with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's role. 6. How does receiving "forgiveness of sins" influence our relationship with God and others? 7. What does Acts 5:31 reveal about Jesus' role in salvation and repentance? 8. How does Acts 5:31 support the concept of Jesus as a divine leader? 9. Why is repentance emphasized in Acts 5:31, and how does it relate to forgiveness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? 11. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 12. Why would a single human sacrifice on a city wall abruptly force Israel's retreat (2 Kings 3:26-27)? 13. Exodus 31:15 - Why does a just and loving God mandate the death penalty for Sabbath-breaking, and how is that reconciled with later biblical teachings on mercy? 14. Hosea 8:10: If alliances were necessary for survival in the ancient Near East, why is Israel condemned for making them? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding Jesus' exaltation to God's right hand impact your view of His authority in your life? 2. In what ways can you actively embrace and practice repentance in your daily walk with Christ? 3. How does the dual role of Jesus as Prince and Savior influence your understanding of His work in your life? 4. What steps can you take to share the message of repentance and forgiveness with others, following the example set for Israel? 5. How do the connections to other scriptures enhance your understanding of the themes of repentance and forgiveness in Acts 5:31? 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 5:31 NIV Acts 5:31 NLT Acts 5:31 ESV Acts 5:31 NASB Acts 5:31 KJV Acts 5:31 Commentaries Bible Hub