Acts 4: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Acts 4 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Peter and John spoke to the people. The priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees arrested them for teaching about Jesus and the resurrection (vv. 1-4).

Key verse

“There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”
Acts 4:12 (WEB)

Outline

Acts 4:1–4 Arrest of Peter and John
Acts 4:5–12 Trial Before the Sanhedrin
Acts 4:13–22 Reaction of the Religious Leaders
Acts 4:23–31 Prayer for Boldness
Acts 4:32–37 Unity and Generosity in the Church

Discussion questions

In v4, what was the result of the people hearing the word?
What do the rulers ask Peter and John in v7 regarding their healing?
Peter's response in vv. 10-12: how does he frame the healing in relation to Jesus?
In v29, what does the prayer ask for in light of the threats?
When have you felt compelled to speak boldly about your faith like Peter in v20?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Acts 4: John 14, Acts 2, Acts 5.

Before next time: read Acts 5.