Bible Study Snacks, Acts 5:12-32 (Part II)

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks! I'd like to thank you for joining me again as we walk through the richness of God's spoken word and wisdom together. I hope that your week has gone well, and that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!

In order to make the material easier to study, I will break up Chapter Five into three, reader-friendly, weekly installments. This week, we will continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Five, Verses 12-32, Part II.

I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!

As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen

If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...

OBJECTIVE: This week, the reader will...

* Note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed.

* Consider the apostles' response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel.

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts, Chapter 5:12-32...

Highly esteemed among the people, the apostles continue doing many signs and wonders among the people and in the temple (Solomon's Porch). Believers were added to the Lord in increasing numbers, who then brought the sick out into the streets on beds and couches, that perhaps the shadow of Peter might fall on some of them. A multitude from the surrounding cities brought those who were sick and tormented, and
everyone was healed.

Once again the high priest and those of Sadducees are filled with anger. They have the apostles placed into custody. During the night, an angel of the Lord frees them and commands the apostles to continue to teach in the temple. In the morning when the council convenes, the prison is found secure but empty. When told that the apostles are teaching in the temple, officers are sent to bring the apostles peacefully to the council. When the high priest charges them of disobeying the command not to teach in the name of Jesus (cf. Acts 4:18), the apostles reply "We ought to obey God rather than man."

They further proclaim that God raised Jesus (whom the council had murdered) and has exalted Him to be Prince and Savior who offers repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. To this the apostles claim to be witnesses, along with the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.

REVIEW QUESTIONS:

1) What was being done by the apostles? (Acts 5:12)
2) How did the people regard the apostles? (Acts 5:13)
3) Did this hinder the growth of the church? (Acts 5:14)
4) What did the believers do? Why? (Acts 5:15)
5) Who else were bringing sick people? (Acts 5:16)
6) Of those sick and tormented brought to the apostles, who were healed? (Acts 5:16)
7) Who was filled with indignation and had the apostles put into custody? (Acts 5:17-18)
8) Who freed the apostles during the night? What were they told to do? (Acts 5:19-20)
9) What was discovered when the apostles were sent for from prison? (Acts 5:21-23)
10) When told that the apostles were teaching in the temple, what did the council do? (Acts 5:24-26)
11) What three charges did the high priest make against the apostles? (Acts 5:27-28)
12) What was the initial response of Peter and the apostles to these charges? (Acts 5:29)
13) What else did the apostles proclaim on this occasion? (Acts 5:30-32)

After completing this weeks' study, go back and read through it again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around.

As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!

Sheri