5 Flashcards
Who were Ananias and Sapphira?
A couple who sold a possession and kept back part of the price.
What did Peter accuse Ananias of lying about?
Lying to the Holy Ghost and keeping back part of the price of the land.
What happened to Ananias after Peter confronted him?
He fell down and gave up the ghost.
What was the reaction of the people after Ananias’s death?
Great fear came upon all them that heard these things.
What did Sapphira do when she entered after Ananias’s death?
She lied to Peter about the price for which the land was sold.
What was the fate of Sapphira after her lie?
She fell down at Peter’s feet and yielded up the ghost.
What was the effect of Ananias and Sapphira’s deaths on the church?
Great fear came upon all the church and those who heard these things.
What signs and wonders were performed by the apostles?
Many signs and wonders were wrought among the people.
What did people do with the sick in hopes of being healed?
Brought them into the streets to be overshadowed by Peter’s shadow.
What did the high priest and the Sadducees do to the apostles?
They were filled with indignation and put them in common prison.
How were the apostles freed from prison?
An angel of the Lord opened the prison doors at night.
What command did the angel give to the apostles after their release?
Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
What was the reaction of the high priest when the apostles were found teaching in the temple?
He was astonished as they had been commanded not to teach in Jesus’s name.
What was Peter’s response to the high priest’s command?
We ought to obey God rather than men.
Who is described as having raised Jesus and exalted Him?
God of our fathers.
What did the council feel after hearing Peter’s testimony?
They were cut to the heart and took counsel to slay them.
Who was Gamaliel and what advice did he give?
A Pharisee who advised the council to refrain from the apostles.
What historical examples did Gamaliel use to illustrate his point?
Theudas and Judas of Galilee.
What was Gamaliel’s conclusion about the work of the apostles?
If it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it.
What was the outcome for the apostles after being beaten by the council?
They were commanded not to speak in the name of Jesus and let go.
How did the apostles respond after their release?
They rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
What did the apostles do daily after their release?
Ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
