Acts 5:17-42

When was a time you felt intimidated by an individual or group of people?

What range of emotions do you suppose these apostles experienced from being arrested, released, and then sent back?

How hard do you think it was for them to obey the angel and go into the temple, knowing the Jewish leaders who had just jailed them would be there?

Peter and the apostles boldly declare in verse 29, “We must obey God rather than men.” What are some situations where this principle might apply today?

What advice does Gamaliel give to the Sanhedrin in verses 33-40? How does his reasoning reflect both wisdom and a lack of spiritual understanding?

When have you faced opposition for your faith in Jesus? How can you learn from the apostles’ response in this passage?