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 5:1-11 . They were all with one accord : Often, the fact that God’s people are together all with one accord is a greater display of the power of the Holy Spirit than any particular sign or wonder. The information of chapter 4 is going to be contrasted with a story told in chapter 5. The apostles didn’t leave Jerusalem until they were forced to by persecution (Acts 8:1, 12:1-2). Fear is an integral part of worship. "The first trace of a shade upon the bright form of the young Church. Scripture Focus: Acts 5:1-11. Acts 5:17-28 They are all imprisoned, but released by an angel, and sent to preach openly in the temple: being brought before the council, Brent Kercheville January 8, 2006 Introduction: As we begin the fifth chapter of Acts, it is important that we recall what has taken place in the previous chapter. Free Poster: Click on the image below and print. After lying to the community about the proceeds from the sale of some land, both die suddenly as they persist in their conspiratorial deceit. ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA. But we may be shocked to see that even in light of this, “more and more people believed in the Lord” (Acts 5:14). He told the disciples to go out to Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth (Acts 1:8). This fear here is fear of God. Acts 5:1-11 – Ananias and Sapphira Summary Ananias and Sapphira are a married couple who are part of the faithful, baptized followers of Jesus. The only difference is, his action is motivated by a … As exemplified by Joses, named Barnabas by the apostles - Ac 4:36-37 2. Ananias, moved by what he has just seen Barnabas do, decides along with this wife, to do the same thing. Acts 5:1-11 Ananias and Sapphira, profanely tempting the Holy Ghost with a lie, at Peter’s rebuke fall down dead, Acts 5:12-16 The apostles work many miracles, to the great increase of the faith. Materials: a baking pan, aluminum foil, many brown E’s cut out of brown construction paper. C. Previous | Index | Next >> "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 SUMMARY In … For those of us familiar with the idea of an infinitely loving God, this is a jarring realization. b. This was exciting, but not exactly according to the command of Jesus. Act VERY excited!} Acts 5:1-11 is not an interruption in the flow of the book, rather, it is an integral part of the narrative. People came there instead of the apostles going to them. Analysis "THE BOOK OF ACTS" Ananias And Sapphira (5:1-11) INTRODUCTION 1. Presumably they were like what we see in other places in Acts and in the Gospels – healings, deliverance from demonic powers, unusual blessings. Lesson II.D.1: The Deceit of Ananias and Sapphira (5.1-11) Acts 5.1-11 (KJV) 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira 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. Ananias and Sapphira Object Lesson: {Before class, place the E’s in the pan and put aluminum foil over it. When you read and study the book of Acts these accounts we have of Christians acting together are a great pleasure to read: “…they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers,” (2:42). 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