Foundation Church

Today’s passage from Acts 5 is difficult at face value. It often raises more questions than it answers. But through this story, it’s clear that Jesus takes His Church seriously. Ananias and Sapphira, a believing couple from the early church, deceived Peter by withholding some proceeds of a land sale but claimed the whole amount was given. Then, in a shocking display of God’s judgement, they both die at the feet of Peter. God’s judgement was swift, and it was surgical because this deception threatened the very mission and fabric of unity given by the Holy Spirit for the early church. Discipleship Questions: 1. What is shocking to you about this story? 2. What was at stake in those early days of the church? 3. What was the true sin of Ananias and Sapphira? 4. Why was God’s swift judgement needed here? Why not give them chance for repentance? 5. In what ways are you deceiving those around you by holding back?