Acts 4:32-5:16
Key Verse: 4:33 “With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.”
1. In what way did the believers experience the kingdom of God and how was it possible? (4:32-35; 2:45-47)
2. Why was Joseph from Cyprus called Barnabas? (4:36-37; 11:22-26)
3. Why did Ananias and Sapphira keep part of the money after selling their property? (5:1-2) For what did Peter rebuke Ananias? (5:3-4) What does this tell about the nature of the church? (1 Timothy 3:15)
4. How did the death of Ananias and Sapphira affect the church? (5:5-11) Explain the meaning of “fear” in verses 5:5,11 (cf. Hebrews 12:21).
5. How can our church reveal God’s holy presence among us?