Acts 4:32-5:11 - Pure Church

Main idea: True unity in the Spirit results in a true reputation

1. Barnabas—Son of encouragement

2. Ananias and Sapphira—Children of Hypocrisy

Discussion Questions:

1. What do we learn about Barnabas in this passage?

2. What parallels can we draw between the early church's practices and how we can pursue unity in the church today?

3. What was the real sin of Ananias and Sapphira?

4. The sermon pointed out that the real marvel in this story is not just God’s judgment but also His mercy to us in Christ. How does the gospel give us hope, even in the face of our own sin?