Bible Study - Acts 2.42-47

Bible Study – Acts 2.42-47

For background, read Acts 2.1-41.

Q1 Turning to Acts 2.42-47, what do you find most striking in this description of the life of the early church?

Q2 “From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs” might be a fair description of the way the Christian community lived at that time. But do you know who that quote comes from?

Q3 How does the ideal of Christian society presented in this passage compare with the ideals of (a) communism, (b) secular humanism and (c) consumerism? What important differences are there?

Q4 Each verse in this passage describes an effect of the coming of the Holy Spirit. To what extent do we see each of these effects in our church today? Should we/how could we see them increase? It might be helpful to tabulate your answers:-

Verse Effect Present today? Desirable? Achievable?
42
43
44
45
46
47

Q5 What do you find most challenging about this passage, individually and for the church and society you are part of? What changes would you like to make and what help might be available from God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit?