1. When peril came upon one of God’s children, what did the church do on his behalf? 2. What happened to Herod when he allowed himself to be unduly exalted, and what can we learn from that for ourselves today? 3. An apostle was murdered and another apostle was imprisoned, but what did “the word of God” continue to do? 4. What…

1. What personal application can we make today of Peter’s realization, “Who was I that I could withstand God?” 2. What do we find Barnabas doing in this chapter and what great things resulted from his efforts? 3. Why is it important to use and define the word “Christian” in the way that the New Testament does and not as the world…

1. While the Biblical description of Cornelius is of a very religious man, how do we know that he was not saved, although he was so pious? 2. What can we learn from Cornelius’ eagerness to hear Peter’s preaching of the gospel and his desire for others to hear it with him? 3. What centrally key lesson to New Testament Christianity did…

1. What does the conversion of Saul of Tarsus teach us about the power of the gospel and the urgency of the Great Commission? 2. What did Barnabas do that no one else was willing to do? 3. What does the account about Dorcas show us about the impact one person can have in the church? 4. What can I draw from…

1. Even though the Christians in Jerusalem were scattered because of their faith, what did they continue to do everywhere they went? 2. Why would it have been a big deal for Philip to go and preach in Samaria? (see John 4:9) 3. What are the instructions given to a Christian who sins in order to be made right with God? 4.…

1. Why was it necessary for Stephen to preach such a hard-hitting sermon on the Old Testament Jews’ rebellion? 2. What made the response of the hearts in 7:54 different from those in 2:37? 3. How could Stephen be so calm and forgiving in the face of his own death? 4. What can I draw from this chapter to help me grow…

1. In the face of such severe persecution, why do you think the number of disciples kept multiplying? 2. Why would it be important for the men who served widows to meet certain qualifications? 3. When confronted with the truth, what were those men who had disputed with Stephen unable to do? 4. What can I draw from this chapter to help…

1. What positive, long-term effect did the harsh disciplinary action against Ananias and Sapphira have for the church? 2. In what situations today should we be ready to express the same commitment that the apostles did in 5:29? 3. At the end of chapter 5, how did the apostles respond to the command to stop preaching? 4. What can I draw from…