2. What do these stories have in common? Uzzah Nadab & Abihu Ananias & Sapphria

3. Essential Review Essential Background – All Jesus did & taught Essential Role – to be a witness Essential Beginning – The Gift of the Holy Spirit Essential Message – Jesus the Messiah Essential Proofs – Signs and Wonders authenticating the Apostles Message Essential Boldness – to share the word of God

4. The Story (4:32-5:11)

5. So what was their sin?

6. (4:32-35) How was the church described? Unity

7. Two Examples of Giving One Good One Poor

8. Example 1: Joseph (4:36-37) How is Joseph described?

9. Example 2 (5:1-11) How is Ananias described? How does he compare with Barnabas?

10. Questions Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back from yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you contrived this deed in your heart? Tell me whether you sold the land for so much? How is it that you have agreed to test the Spirit of the Lord?

11. Testing Jesus Mark 8:11 – Pharisees demanded a sign Mark 10:2 – is it lawful to divorce Mark 12:15 – Should we pay taxes Luke 11:16 – Sought a sign from heaven John 8:6 – What should be done to this adulterous

12. So ….. What was their sin? Was it really worthy of death?

13. Essential Character Avoid Hypocrisy Accept Stewardship

14. For Next Time (Nov 10) Read Acts chapter 5:12-41 What prompts Gamaliel’s advice?