Questions and Answers
What did Ananias and Sapphira do with the money from selling their land?
They retained a portion for themselves and lied to the apostles about donating all of it.
What was the consequence for Ananias after he lied to the apostles?
He fell to the earth and died.
What happened to Sapphira when she approached the apostles?
She also lied and was struck dead.
How did the number of baptisms change after the events involving Ananias and Sapphira?
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What did the religious leaders do to some of the apostles?
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Who visited the apostles during their first night in prison?
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What was Peter's explanation to the High Council for the apostles' actions?
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What did Gamaliel say about the apostles' campaign?
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Study Notes
Sapphira and Ananias' Deception
- Ananias and Sapphira sold property and agreed to give only a part of the profit to the apostles.
- They misrepresented their donation, claiming it was the total amount received.
Consequences of Their Lies
- Peter confronted Ananias about his deceit, emphasizing that it was a lie against God.
- Ananias fell dead after being admonished by Peter; Sapphira later lied and faced the same fate, leading to both being buried together.
Impact on the Early Church
- The incident created awe and fear among the community, leading to increased belief and many baptisms.
- Jewish officials grew increasingly hostile toward the apostles due to their growing influence and continued preaching of Jesus.
Imprisonment of the Apostles
- Religious leaders imprisoned some apostles, seeking to suppress their teachings.
- An angel freed the apostles, who then returned to preach in the temple, defying the council's orders.
Peter's Defiance and Council's Anger
- Peter asserted the importance of obeying God over human authorities, provoking anger among the High Council.
- The council considered a death penalty for the apostles due to their defiance and perceived insurrection.
Gamaliel's Advice
- Gamaliel, a respected Jewish leader, argued for the apostles' release, believing that if their movement was not of God, it would fail.
- His reasoning contributed to the apostles being spared execution; however, they endured severe beatings before continuing their ministry and miracles in Jesus' name.
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