These two terms appear in peters quote from joel 2 in acts 2. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts 5 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes christianity. The title acts of the apostles is a bit misleading. This study will be conducted through the comment section below. Acts 5 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The student can explain the temptation to lie which ananias and sapphira faced and how we face similar temptations. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Verse 5 5 and ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost. The hypocrisy of ananias and his wife sapphira, and their awful death, acts 5. Many signs and wonders were being performed by the apostles, and every one coming for physical and spiritual healing were set.
Study guide for acts 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. Now a man named ananias, together with his wife sapphira, also sold a piece of property. Acts lesson 5 acts 5 lying, healing, and growing persecution objectives. There is one really important lesson to be learned here, besides the lesson of not. Book of acts bible study notes pastor steve bolewine pastor steve acts bible study lesson 2. The author of acts was luke, who also wrote the gospel of luke. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. But a certain man named ananias, with sapphira his wife, sold a possession. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira. God does not want to play church march 11, 2014 page 3 remember this was not some edict or command from the early church or the apostles but was a spontaneous action that many were doing within the church for. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. He and his wife, sapphira, agreed to sell a property. Book of acts bible study notes pastor steve bolewine pastor steve acts bible study lesson 5.
The apostles work many miracles, and the church of god is increased, acts 5. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Study acts 5 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles feet.
The day of pentecost feb 18, 2014 page 2 it is significant that the events of acts ch. As with achan, this first act in a new era serves as an example joshua. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. God does not want to play church march 11, 2014 page 1 acts ch. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. In the book of acts we will see many people believe in the lord jesus and be saved. Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on the. The people learned that death can be the consequence of sin see 1 cor. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. As they were empowered by the holy spirit they shared the good news with many people and as a result many were saved from their sins. Acts of the apostles summary shmoop test prep, study.
Acts 5, new international version niv the bible app. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Here is a bible study, commentary, and summary of acts chapter five. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. In verse 3 peter states that ananias has lied to the holy spirit. Tom constables expository notes on acts this is also available in the net. Jewish males were required in the law of moses that if they. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. Whereas jesus is the chief character in the gospels, the holy spirit. Probably among the new christians a kind of holy rivalry had sprung up, every one eager to place his means at the disposal of the apostles olshausen. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders that were done by the apostles, in which all were healed 3 to consider the apostles response when government seeks to stifle the preaching of the gospel. Acts 5 niv ananias and sapphira now a man named bible. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Hence the godhead of the holy ghost evidently appears.
A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. With his wifes full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles feet. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. Acts of the apostles chapter fifteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see how the early church dealt with the issue of circumcision and the law of moses 2 to note that paul, peter, and james were in complete accord, and that judaizing teachers acted without any apostolic authority 3 to notice the rift between paul and barnabas, how. This chapter recounts the tragic fall of ananias and sapphira acts 5. William neil, the acts of the apostles, the new century bible commentary. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. Acts 5 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 5 in plain english. Feb, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Write the five key words in acts on the board overhead or powerpoint.
This was a harsh penalty for a sin that seems to be common today. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible. The high priest and the sadducees, being incensed against the apostles, seize and put them in prison, acts 5. Please leave your questions or comments and join us in our study. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations.
This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Acts of the apostles chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine the sin of ananias and sapphira in lying to the holy spirit 2 to note the amazing signs and wonders. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. They were afraid about the seriousness of hypocrisy and sin in the church. A comprehensive study of the book of acts will enrichen the life and faith, of all who seek to better know god and his will for us. A good study bible we recommend the following features. In the beginning of chapter 5 luke provides an example that showed the. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives.
The term comes from two greek words, ek, meaning out, and kale. Acts 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young church. Book of acts bible study notes pastor steve bolewine. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The book of acts in the new testament of the bible is also called acts of the apostles. Written in approximately ad 70, the book of acts most distinctively consists of speeches or sermons i. This is the first occurrence of the greek word ekklesi. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. The book of acts gives us a picture of evangelism, persecution. It is more a story of the expansion of the church from jerusalem to rome.
Acts chapter 5 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. After jesus went up to heaven, they waited in jerusalem. Jan 26, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. The numbers kept growing as the message of christ went out further and further and peoples lives were being changed. The angel of god delivers them, and commands them to go to the temple, and. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. And all the believers used to meet together in solomons colonnade. In his gospel, luke points out jesus ability in this regard on several occasions. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. The book contains only a few of the acts of some of the apostles, primarily peter and paul. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is.