Overview: Acts is an easy book to read. There are a lot of stories and action as the early church begins. Acts also has a number of miracles. These were a great encouragement for the early believers as they were \u201cgoing against the grain\u201d of their Jewish religious leaders. The miracles also served to reinforce the fact that God Himself was the power behind their zeal for the gospel message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chapters 6 and 7 tell the interesting story of Stephen. In chapters 8 and 9, we have the first mention of Saul, who later became known as the great apostle, Paul. Chapter 9 tells how Saul becomes a Christian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Why did Ananias and Sapphira die according to v. 1-11?
2. Why were the apostles arrested?
3. What was Peter\u2019s main defence for the charges against them?<\/p>\n\n\n