Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
3. (Acts 5:21-23) The apostles resume their work and are discovered to be missing from prison. And when they heard that, they entered the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest and those with him came and called the council together, with all the elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Acts 5 is a testament to the raw and unfiltered early days of the Church. The severity of Ananias and Sapphira's punishment underscores the sacred nature of truth within the Christian community, while the apostles' miraculous escape from prison highlights God's divine intervention.
3 “Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds of the land? 4 Wasn’t it yours while you possessed it? And after it was sold, wasn’t it at your disposal?
One such significant source of inspiration lies in the Book of Acts, specifically Acts 5. Our focus here is to summarize and draw out meaningful prayer points from Acts 5 that can deepen our prayer life, connect us more intimately with God, and guide us towards righteous living.
3 “Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds of the land? 4 Wasn’t it yours while you possessed it? And after it was sold, wasn’t it at your disposal? Why is it that you planned this thing in your heart?
OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER. To examine the sin of Ananias and Sapphira in lying to the Holy Spirit. To note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed. To consider the apostles' response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel.
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