Questions and Answers
With the priests and Sadducees, what captain came upon Peter and John as they spoke to the people?
Captain of the temple
How long were Peter and John put in jail for speaking about Jesus and his resurrection from the dead?
Until the next day
How many men heard and believed the word Peter and John taught?
About 5,000
Who was the high priest that dealt with Peter and John in Acts 4?
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What question did the rulers, elders, scribes, Annas and others pose to Peter and John?
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With what/who was Peter filled?
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Peter compared Jesus Christ to what item that builders use?
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What did the rejected stone become according to Peter?
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By whose name are we saved?
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What is the meaning of 'boldness'?
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How intelligent did Peter and John appear in the eyes of the Sanhedrin?
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It was clear to the Sanhedrin that Peter and John had been with whom?
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How did the Sanhedrin deny the miracle Peter and John had performed in healing the man at the temple gate?
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What did the Sanhedrin say they could NOT do about the miracle Peter and John performed?
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What command did the Sanhedrin give to Peter and John concerning preaching and teaching in the name of Jesus?
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Peter said that he and John could not help speaking about what things?
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Over how old was the man that Peter and John healed at the temple gate?
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When the people heard from Peter and John about what the Sanhedrin had told them, what did they do?
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What four people or groups of people gathered against Jesus?
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Who is the 'holy Servant'?
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After the assembly had prayed, what happened to the place in which they were assembled?
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With what/who were the people filled after they prayed to God?
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And the multitude of those who believed were of one ______ and one ______: neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own; but they had all things ______.
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After selling property and homes, where did the people lay the money?
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What was Barnabas' other name?
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What is the meaning of the name Barnabas?
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Of what tribe was Barnabas?
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From what country was Barnabas?
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Study Notes
Acts Chapter 4 Study Notes
- The temple captain confronted Peter and John while they addressed the people.
- Peter and John were imprisoned for their teachings until the next day.
- Approximately 5,000 individuals believed in the message shared by Peter and John.
- Annas served as the high priest during the events of this chapter.
- The Sanhedrin questioned Peter and John regarding the authority under which they performed miracles.
- Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit when responding to the authorities.
- Jesus was metaphorically referred to as a stone, emphasizing His foundational role.
- The "rejected stone" was declared by Peter to have become the chief cornerstone of faith.
- Salvation is attained solely through the name of Jesus Christ.
- The term "boldness" reflects bravery and confidence in speech and action.
- Peter and John were perceived by the Sanhedrin as uneducated and untrained men.
- It was evident to the Sanhedrin that Peter and John had been disciples of Jesus.
- The Sanhedrin did not dispute the miraculous healing performed by Peter and John.
- They acknowledged they could not deny the miracle despite their opposition.
- Peter and John were commanded not to preach or teach in the name of Jesus.
- Peter asserted that witnessing and sharing their experiences about Jesus was indispensable.
- The man healed at the temple gate was over 40 years old.
- After hearing the Sanhedrin's threats, the believers raised their voices in prayer to God.
- Four groups opposed Jesus: Gentiles, Pontius Pilate, the People of Israel, and Herod.
- Jesus was identified as the "holy Servant," emphasizing His divine mission.
- Following communal prayer, the meeting place was physically shaken.
- After praying, the believers were filled with the Holy Spirit, empowering their mission.
- The believers were united in heart and soul, sharing their possessions communally.
- Any money from sold properties and homes was presented to the apostles for distribution.
- Barnabas was also known as Joses, his original name.
- His name Barnabas means "Son of Encouragement," indicating his supportive nature.
- Barnabas belonged to the tribe of Levi, linking him to the priestly heritage.
- He hailed from Cyprus, which provided him with a distinct cultural background.
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