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Then the high priest rose up: The meeting of Peter and John with the religious leaders in Acts 4:5-22 ended well for the early followers of Jesus. Yet that was not the end of the matter, and the religious establishment again pushed against them.
Acts 5 is a testament to the raw and unfiltered early days of the Church. The severity of Ananias and Sapphira's punishment underscores the sacred nature of truth within the Christian community, while the apostles' miraculous escape from prison highlights God's divine intervention.
- Lesson 1: The Danger of Being Privy to Evil
- Lesson 2: The Consequences of Partial Obedience
- Lesson 3: The Importance of Giving The Devil No Chance
- Lesson 4: The Danger of Harbouring Sin
- Lesson 5: The Seriousness of Lying to God
- Lesson 6: The Danger of Ignorance
- Lesson 7: The True Gain of Profitable Sin
- Lesson 8: God Is Still Adding
- Lesson 9: God’s Wonders Through The Insignificant
- Lesson 10: Everyone Can Be Healed
Acts 5:2 and Acts 5:8-9 tell us that both Ananias and Sapphira were involved in their sin. The scriptures says, “his wife also being privy to it…”. This is a clear example of being privy to evil, which Romans 1:32warns us against. It’s not just the person who commits a sin who is guilty, but also those who approve and support it. This lesson is a p...
Ananias’s action in Acts 5:2provides a stark example of partial obedience. He and his wife sold their property and gave part of the money to the apostles, but they kept some for themselves. While it might seem like they were still being generous, their action was actually a form of disobedience because they lied about the amount they received from ...
Acts 5:3 provides a sobering example of what can happen when we allow the devil to influence our actions. In this verse, Peter tells Ananias that Satan has filled his heart, leading him to lie to the Holy Spirit. This incident echoes a similar situation in John 13:2, where it is mentioned that the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot to betray...
Acts 5:4provides a clear warning about the danger of harbouring sin in our lives. Peter asked Ananias, “why has though conceived this thing in thine heart?” In our daily lives, we might be tempted to harbour small sins, thinking they are harmless. But this story reminds us that even small sins can have big consequences. Harbouring sin can lead us d...
In Acts 5:4, Ananias and Sapphira lied not just to the apostles, but to God Himself. This act of deceit resulted in severe consequences, demonstrating the seriousness of lying to the Holy spirit. It might seem impossible to lie to an all-knowing God, but when we are dishonest in our actions or fail to live up to our commitments, we are essentially ...
Acts 5:7presents a poignant lesson about Sapphira, who, due to her ignorance of her husband’s death, ended up sharing in his grim fate. If Sapphira had been aware of the truth, she might have chosen a different path. This lesson is a call to be aware of the teachings and lessons from the Bible. The Bible is rich with stories of people’s experiences...
Ananias and Sapphira thought they could get away with keeping some of the money for themselves. They believed they could profit from their sin. But they were wrong. Their lie led to their deaths, a harsh reminder of the wages of sin. This story echoes the downfalls of Adam in the Garden of Eden and Achan in the land. They, too, thought they could p...
In Acts 5:14, wesee a powerful truth – despite all the challenges, the Lord was adding to the church every day. People were coming to know Jesus, and the community of believers was growing. This happened even though the apostles were facing threats and persecution. This lesson is a source of great encouragement for us. It reminds us that God is sti...
In verse 15 of Acts 5, weread about something amazing. People were bringing the sick into the streets, hoping that Peter’s shadow might fall on them and they would be healed. Peter’s shadow – something so ordinary and insignificant – was used by God to perform miracles. This lesson shows us that God can use anything, even the things we consider ins...
Acts 5:16brings us a message of hope. It tells us that everyone brought to the apostles was healed. Everyone. This means that no matter the sickness, no matter the condition, healing was possible. This wasn’t just physical healing, but spiritual healing as well. The apostles were able to drive out evil spirits, bringing peace and wholeness to those...
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Acts Chapter 5. Acts 5 – The Church Grows Despite Opposition. Videos for Acts 5: Acts 5:1-11 – Like Judgment Day. Acts 5:12-26 – Faith, Boldness, and Shadows. Acts 5:27-42 – Good Advice? A. The lie of Ananias and Sapphira. 1. (1-2) What Ananias and Sapphira did.
Aug 12, 2004 · Jesus pressed on to tell the parable of a man who owned a vineyard and who went away (Matthew 21:33-44). The man left vine-growers in charge. The owner of the vineyard was God, the vineyard was Israel, and the vine-growers were the leaders of the nation—those who opposed Jesus.
John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Acts 5. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews.
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