Lesson 9: The Early Christian Church

Question 1

What significant event occurred when Peter and John went to the temple for prayer at the 9th hour (3 p.m.)?

Answer 1

Peter and John, at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, cured a person who had been lame from birth.

Question 2

How did the Sanhedrin react to Peter’s preaching about the resurrection, and what action did they take against Peter and John?

Answer 2

The Sadducees, who did not believe in resurrection, became angry at Peter. Some priests, the officer in charge of the Temple guards, and some Sadducees arrested Peter and John, putting them in jail until the next day.

Question 3

What happened when Peter and John were released from jail, and what was the result of Peter’s preaching?

Answer 3

Upon their release, Peter preached again, and about 5000 people joined the church.

Question 4

Describe the attitude and actions of the believers in the early church as mentioned in the passage.

Answer 4

• united in mind and heart.
• They shared everything they had, and there was no one in the group who was in need.
• However, the case of Ananias and Sapphira revealed the consequences of deceit and lying within the community.

Question 5

What miraculous occurrences are mentioned involving the apostles, and how did the High Priest and the Sadducees react to these events?

Answer 5

Miracles and wonders were performed by the apostles among the people. Sick individuals were placed in the streets so that Peter’s shadow might fall on them, resulting in their healing. The High Priest, Sadducees, and local Sadducee members became extremely jealous, leading to the arrest of the apostles and their placement in public jail. However, an angel of the Lord set them free, and they resumed teaching in the Temple.