1. Which verses tell us what the primary goal of the apostles was in this section?


















 

2. Should this be the primary goal of the church today?















 

3. Why do you suppose the healing of the sick and afflicted played such a major role at this time in the church, and not in our day?














 

4. Has anyone ever been in Benny Hinn's shadow? Just kidding! Couldn't resist!




 

5. What authority did the Lord allow the Jewish leadership to have over the apostles?














 

6. What are some ways that persecution comes when the message is preached?












 

7. How does the Word of Life grow through persecution?













 

8. Read Matt 27:25 and Acts 5:28. Has the council's intention towards Christ changed, or is it the same?








 

9. Do you think Gamaliel's advice came from hearing what Peter and the apostles had told them?






 

10. Matt 23:34-36 speak of the persecutions to come. Can you find some verses of our worthiness to suffer as Christ did?










 

11. Applications, anyone?