Today’s passage: Acts 5:12-42
Helpful thoughts:
- Solomon’s Porch was a portico at the Court of the Gentiles at the temple in Jerusalem. An open area where the many people in the church could gather.
- Both the unbelievers in verse 13 and the religious leaders in verse 26 made their decisions based on the fear of man.
- The unbelievers were scared of what the Jewish leaders would do.
- The Jewish leaders were scared of what the people would do.
- Suffering and persecution brings rejoicing, honor and furthers the Gospel.
Questions to consider:
- Why were the Jewish leaders furious? What did they charge the Apostles with? What did the Apostles say that made them so angry?
- Even though Gamaliel may not have believed in Jesus, why was his advice sound? What did he trust in? What did he believe about God?
- What do you think about verse 41? Why did they rejoice? How did they view persecution?