Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 5

Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 5

1. But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira as his wife, sold a possession,
2. And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
3. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4. Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in their own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men but unto God.
5. And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
6. And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
7. And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
8. And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within
9. Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
10. Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.
11. And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
12. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.
13. And of the rest, durst no man joins himself to them: but the people magnified them.
14. And believers were the more added to the Lord,  multitudes both of men and women.)
15. Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them
16. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
17. Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) were filled with indignation,
18. And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
19. But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said
20. Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
21. And when they heard that, they entered the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
22. But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned and told,
23. Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the
24. Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.
25. Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
26. Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
27. And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28. Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
29. Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30. The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree
31. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32. And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33. When they heard that, they were cut to the heart and took counsel to slay them.
34. Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
35. And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men
36. For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.
37. After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing and drew away many people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed
38. And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought
39. But if it be of Godf ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God
40. And to him, they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go
41. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
42. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ

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Chapter 5 -Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. What do Ananias and Sapphira do? (Acts 5:1-2)

1. They ask the disciples to sell them the gifts of the Holy Spirit
2. They try to trick the apostles
3. They steal money from the common purse
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. They try to trick the apostles

Question 2. What happens to them? (Acts 5:5, 10)

1. They both die immediately
2. They are cast out of the fellowship of the disciples
3. They feel guilty and leave the fellowship of the disciples
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. They both die immediately

Fear Of God In The Early Church Acts 5

“And Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and gave up the ghost. Great fear came to all those who heard these things… Then fell she [SapphiraJ down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: And the young men came in and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.” (5:5, 10)

Question 3. “And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.” What do the people do to help those who are sick? (Acts 5:15)

1. They put them out in the street so that Peter’s shadow might touch them, to heal them
2. They heal themselves through the name of Christ
3. They baptize them and they are healed
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. They put them out in the street so that Peter’s shadow might touch them, to heal them

“Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them..” (5:15)

Questions 4. “There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: And they were healed every one. Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation….” What do the chief priests do next? (Acts 5:18)

1. They complain to Pontius Pilate and warn him of an insurrection
2. They stone the disciples
3. They debate with the disciples in the temple
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.” (5:18)

Questions 5. What happens to the disciples after they are put into prison? (Acts 5:19)

1. They are beaten and released
2. They are released by an angel
3. They convert many who are in prison
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. They are released by an angel

“But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors and brought them forth….” (5:19)

Questions 6. What does the angel who releases them tell them? (Acts 5:20)

1. To be of good cheer
2. To tell the other disciples what has happened
3. To go and preach in the temple
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer : 3. To go and preach in the temple

Fear Of God In The Early Church Acts 5

“But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, ‘Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.”‘ (5:19-20)

Questions 7. “And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: And the high priest asked them, saying, ‘Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? And, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.’ What is the apostle’s response? (Acts 5:29)

1. “Yea, ye did, but we refuse”
2. “Christ’s blood is already upon you”
3. “We ought to obey God rather than men”
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer : 3. “We ought to obey God rather than men”

Questions 8. ‘”The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a prince and a saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and to forgive sins. And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.r When they heard that, they were cut to the heart and took counsel to slay them. Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space/’ Gamaliel makes reference to two other insurrections that burned themselves out, who were the leaders of these other two insurrections? (Acts 5:35-37)

1. Theudas, Judas of Galilee
2. Jeremiah of Tyre, Esau of Sidon
3. Judas of Galilee, Barabbas of Samaria
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. Theudas, Judas of Galilee

Apostles Flogged But Rejoice Acts 5

‘And said unto them, ‘Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: Who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing and drew away many people after him: He also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.”‘ (5:35-3 7)

Questions 9. Why does Gamaliel tell the chief priests this? (Acts 5:3 9)

1. Because Gamaliel is secretly a Christian
2. Because Gamaliel believes that the greater danger is that the Jews will be divided against each other over this issue
3. Because Gamaliel is afraid that if anything is done, the Romans will punish all the Jews and destroy the nation
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

Apostles Flogged But Rejoice Acts 5

“But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.” (5:39)