New Testament in a Year – Acts 4

By Ron

May 8, 2025

Acts, New Testament

Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin - Acts 4:1-22

Why did the religious officials approach Peter and John? (4:1-2) When?
What did the officials do to the apostles? (4:3)
In spite of opposition, how did the early church fare? (4:4)
After a night in jail, whom did Peter and John face the next day? (4:5-7)
To what event did the Jewish leaders refer when they questioned the apostles? (4:7)
What empowered Peter to speak? (4:8)
How did Peter answer the council’s question? (4:8-10)
How did Peter’s reference to Psalm 118:22 relate to the resurrected Lord? (4:11)
How did Peter’s remarks about salvation relate to the healed man, the audience, and the Old Testament passage referring to Christ in Psalm 118:22? (4:10-12)
How did the authorities respond to Peter and John? (4:13-14)
After the Sanhedrin consulted together, what action did they take against the apostles? (4:15-17)
What was the apostles’ reply to the judgment handed down by the council? (4:18-20)
Why was the Sanhedrin powerless to take action against Peter and John? (4:21)
How old was the man who had been healed? (4:22)
What was amazing about the healing that caused this controversy? (4:22)

For which public leaders will you pray today that God would call them to repentance and salvation?
In what way could you strengthen your sense of courage about being a Christian in your place of work, neighborhood, or family?
To whom might you be able to tell the Good News this week? How?

Where did Peter and John go after they were released by the Sanhedrin? (4:23)
How did the believers respond to the apostles’ report? (4:24)
In the prayer, how did the believers express their view of the persecution they faced? (4:24-26)
How did the believers use the Psalms in their prayer? (4:25-26)
How was God’s hand in all that was plotted and done against Jesus? (4:27-28)
How would God orchestrate the destruction and defeat of Jesus’ enemies? (4:28-30)
What did the Christians ask God to do? (4:29-30)
How would the believers be enabled to carry out God’s work? (4:30)
What was the effect of the believers’ prayer? (4:31)
What did the Christians experience and do after they finished praying? (4:31)

What changes can you make in your personal prayer life today?
When can you pray for the leaders and ministries of your church?
How might you participate in times of prayer with other Christians over the next month?

What attitude did the believers have toward one another? (4:32)
How did the Christians show their unity? (4:32)
How effective was the apostles’ witness? (4:33)
What godly quality enhanced the unity and service of the early Christians? (4:33)
How was the command of Deuteronomy 15:4 exemplified by the members of the early church? (4:34-35)
What did some better-off Christians do from time to time? (4:34-35)
Why were there no needy persons among the members of the early church? (4:34)
Who dealt with the common fund of the church? (4:35)
How did the early wealthy believers disburse the money they got from selling their lands or houses? (4:35)
Who was Joseph? (4:36)
Who was Barnabas? (4:36)
What was exemplary about Barnabas? (4:36-37)
How was Barnabas’ generosity singled out? (4:36-37)
What did Barnabas do? (4:37)

What is one change you can make to improve your relationships with others in your church?
What can you do to show Christian generosity to someone in need this week?