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…

1. What was it about the apostles (and should be about us) that stood out and led people to conclude that they had been with Jesus? 2. Even though their lives were threatened, how did Peter and John respond to the command to never speak of Jesus again? 3. How was Barnabas an encourager in the early church? How can we emulate…

1. Like they did in New Testament times, what effect should reading about actual miracles in the Bible have on us today? 2. What significance do you think it has that Peter begins and ends his sermon referring to Jesus as God’s “Servant”? 3. In prophecy 1,500 years before Christ, what did Moses emphasize about hearing (i.e., obeying) the words of Jesus?…

1. In fulfillment of God’s eternal plan, what came into existence in Acts 2? 2. According to Peter’s sermon, what event/reality is the foundation of the Christian faith, and how absolutely certain is it? 3. What kind of unity did early Christians enjoy? How did it come about and how did they maintain it? 4. What can I draw from this chapter…

1. What do you think it did for the faith and growth of the early disciples to spend 40 days with Jesus after His resurrection? 2. Why is it significant, based upon their previous conduct, that Jesus’ brothers were gathered with the disciples of Christ? 3. What were the divine qualifications for being an apostle (according to verses 21-22)? 4. What can…