Lesson 4

Adult Questions
Acts and Letters of the Apostles

Scripture Memory Verse

“After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke
the word of God boldly.” – Acts 4:31
FIRST DAY: Read the notes and the references.
1. Use this space to record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, answered,
comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)

2. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most in the past week?

SECOND DAY: Read Acts 5:1-11.

Ananias and Sapphira brought a partial offering to the apostles.
3. What phrases describe Ananias and Sapphira’s actions?

4. What was sinful about Ananias and Sapphira’s actions? (Review Acts 4:32-37)

5. What do you learn about God?

THIRD DAY: Read Acts 5:12-16.

The apostles healed many, and many more came to faith.
6. What stands out to you about the apostle’s ministry?

7. a. What were the various responses by the people?

b. What has been your response as you see God at work?

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FOURTH DAY: Read Acts 5:17-42.
The religious officials arrested, jailed and punished the apostles.
8. What clear signs of the power of God did the religious leaders appear to miss or ignore? (See also John 15:26-27.)

9. a. How did the apostles demonstrate their faith and love for Christ?

b. What do you learn about suffering?

10. How could you demonstrate love for Christ when it seems easier to stay silent or do nothing?

FIFTH DAY: Read Acts 6:1-7.

As the numbers and diversity of followers grew, a dispute arose among them.
11. What crisis threatened to distract the apostles from their God-given call? What was the wisdom behind the solution?

12. What was the primary requirements for those who would serve the Lord? Why is this important?

13. a. What need in your church have you been asked to meet or were made aware of?

b. How could you help those in your community who are hungry or lack food resources?

SIXTH DAY: Review Acts 5:1-6:7.

14. What was your biggest takeaway from your personal study of this week’s lesson?

(No homiletics for group or administrative leaders)

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