Try the BibleACTS app!: https://bibleacts.goodbarber.app/subscribe
Shop "Cut to the Heart" apparel: https://cut2theheart.com
In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse study through Acts 5, where God powerfully demonstrates both His holiness and His power in the early Church. From the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira to the apostles' bold witness before the Jewish leaders, this chapter reminds us that God desires sincerity, obedience, and unwavering faithfulness.
In this study, we discuss:
The sin of Ananias and Sapphira and why God judged them
The importance of honesty and integrity before God
How the fear of the Lord impacted the early Church
The many signs and wonders performed through the apostles
The apostles' arrest and miraculous release from prison
The boldness of the early believers in the face of persecution
Rejoicing for the privilege of suffering for the name of Jesus Christ
Acts 5 reminds us that the same God who pours out grace is also holy and worthy of reverence. The early Christians refused to compromise the truth, choosing obedience to God even when it cost them their comfort, reputation, and freedom.
Watch, listen, and grow in your faith — and subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching, podcast discussions, and biblical commentary.
07/17/2026