◄ Acts 5:17 ►
Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:17? 2. How does Acts 5:17 illustrate the opposition faced by early Christians? 3. What motivated the high priest and Sadducees' actions in Acts 5:17? 4. How can we respond to jealousy and opposition in our faith journey today? 5. Compare Acts 5:17 with other instances of religious jealousy in the Bible. 6. How does understanding Acts 5:17 strengthen our resolve to share the Gospel? 7. Why were the high priest and Sadducees filled with jealousy in Acts 5:17? 8. How does Acts 5:17 reflect the conflict between early Christians and Jewish authorities? 9. What does Acts 5:17 reveal about the motivations of religious leaders? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? 11. Acts 5:17–19: Is there any archaeological or historical record outside the Bible confirming an angelic prison escape in Jerusalem? 12. How do sects differ from cults? 13. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence outside the Bible to confirm Peter’s miraculous prison escape in Acts 12? 14. Why does the Book of Acts describe early Christian conversions in ways that conflict with historical accounts of first-century Jewish-Christian relations? Discussion Questions 1. How does the jealousy of the high priest and Sadducees reflect the challenges faced by the early church, and what can we learn from this about handling opposition today? 2. In what ways can religious authority become a stumbling block to recognizing and following God's work, and how can we ensure we are aligned with divine authority? 3. How does the apostles' response to persecution in Acts 5 inspire us to be bold in our faith, and what practical steps can we take to witness more effectively? 4. Reflect on a time when jealousy affected your relationships or ministry. How can understanding its impact help you cultivate a heart of gratitude and contentment? 5. How can the example of the apostles' perseverance encourage us to remain faithful in our own trials, and what other scriptures support this call to endurance? 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 5:17 NIV Acts 5:17 NLT Acts 5:17 ESV Acts 5:17 NASB Acts 5:17 KJV Acts 5:17 Commentaries Bible Hub