5-6 Ananias, when he heard those words, fell down dead. remember that Jesus had prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem. Disobedience received a just recompense of reward” (Hebrews 2:2). They might have thought, The Lord has told us that Jerusalem is going to be overthrown. Oct 7, 1990. “And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage” (Micah 2:2). But even this church had Ananias and Sapphira in it. Acts, Expository Sermons - From The Executable Outlines Series by Mark A. Copeland - Hundreds of free sermon outlines and Bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. (v)                 Our example here is Jesus, who resisted and overcame the devil in his temptation. “Your glorying is not good. 5 1-2 But a man named Ananias—his wife, Sapphira, conniving in this with him—sold a piece of land, secretly kept part of the price for himself, and then brought the rest to the apostles and made an offering of it. The Message (MSG) Bible Book List. “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts” (Galatians 5:24). Acts 5:1-11 But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. Before you sold it, it was all yours, and after you sold it, the money was yours to do with as you wished. It was something that was just freely done by the people in their excitement and zeal for God. So that everyone received then from the church according to their needs. The only answer to sin is confession and repentance. 1-3 Paul came first to Derbe, then Lystra. “For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live” (Romans 8:13). The information of chapter 4 is going to be contrasted with a story told in chapter 5. B. Peter applies the message: Repentance, baptism, and promise (2:38-40). First Peter calls upon them to repent . “Many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first” (Matthew 19:30). Acts 5:11 The Message (MSG). The Message Update. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. Now we saw that in the early church there was tremendous enthusiasm… and sometimes enthusiasm can get misdirected. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. “Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread” (Isaiah 8:13). 0 ratings ... We also read in Acts 7 "You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting the Holy Spirit; you are doing just as your fathers did." Acts 12:7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. At the end of the fourth chapter, it tells how no one lacked anything for those that possessed land or houses, they sold them and they brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. To the Ends of the World. 5:13). Posted by Pastor Greg Allen on January 6, 2019 under 2018 | Bethany Bible Church New Year’s Message; January 6, 2019 from Acts 5:1-11. They knew God was not to be trifled with. There are many in our day who argue that repentance has no place in salvation; rather, all a person must do is believe in Christ. Read Acts 5:1-11 in MSG and NIV using our online parallel Bible. Peter wrote in his first letter, possibly remembering this incident, “It is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel?” (1 Peter 4:17). Peter said, “Tell me, were you given this price for your field?”. Ananias and Sapphira. 1-5 Dear Theophilus, in the first volume of this book I wrote on everything that Jesus began to do and teach until the day he said good-bye to the apostles, the ones he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, and was taken up to heaven. Men must repent of sin. 2 With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, ( A) but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. The message does not need to be changed when it is taken to a tribe of primitive headhunters. The first known settlement of Dorset was by Mesolithic hunters, from around 8000 BCE. (i)                   judge sinners (cf. This shall never happen to You.” But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! (iv)               and to further purify obedient believers (cf. “For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely” (Jeremiah 6:13). Mark 4:15; 2 Cor. “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse” (Proverbs 28:27). THE SHOCKING LESSON OF ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA – Acts 5:1-11. When the destruction finally did come in a.d. 70, some of the Christians remembered Jesus’ words and left the city. Acts 5.1-11 (KJV) 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a … And great fear came upon all the church — All that had joined themselves to it were struck with a holy awe of God and his judgments, and with a great veneration of this dispensation of the Spirit, which they were now under. They all met regularly and in remarkable harmony on the Temple porch named after Solomon. Acts 11:30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. Totally exasperated, Paul had finally had it with them and gave it up as a bad job. Acts 2:41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. 21. “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Tim. James tells us: “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Go in peace! 5 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry” (Col. 3:5). Outwardly they seemed to be, but inwardly they were of quite a different character. “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee” (Acts 8:22). Acts 14:19 The wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Sooner or later it is to be severely judged. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. John Piper Sep 30, 1990 84 Shares Sermon. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. Acts 13:5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. Acts 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." But learned from his mistake… later he writes "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Expository study of Philippians: This introductory message to a study of Philippians focuses on the founding of the church as found in the book of Acts. “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38). There is no other way to be acceptable to God. “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man” (Eccles. 1 Cor. Acts 16. He that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death” (Proverbs 11:19). Scripture: Acts 1:6–14. (Ephesians 4:30, NASB95). Evil shall slay the wicked” (Psalm 34:21). 7-8 Not more than three hours later, his wife, knowing nothing of what had happened, came in. Whatever their culture or background, people are all sinners who need to know how to be reconciled to God before they face Him in judgment. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/tan, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Black/Slate Leather-Look, The Message Gift and Award Bible, Imitation Leather, Coral, The Message Large-Print Devotional Bible, softcover. Acts 5:1-11, Struck Dead By God. Through this study we will discover that the path to true, lasting joy comes from God. You didn’t lie to men but to God.”. 1:20). “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23). 9-10 Peter responded, “What’s going on here that you connived to conspire against the Spirit of the Master? Congratulations! One day, learning that both the Jews and non-Jews had been organized by their leaders to beat them up, they escaped as best they could to the next towns—Lyconia, Lystra, Derbe, and that neighborhood—but then were right back at it again, getting out the Message. A. 5:1–5; 1 Tim. And John was with them as their helper. 12:7–10). They thought, I wish people were praising us like that. The point is simply this: keeping back is condemned by God, and it is to be judged. 6:10). “And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent” (Acts 17:30). 8:12-13). Satan was using Peter to set a trap for Jesus. When the young men returned they found her body. “All the believers were one in heart and mind. The younger men went right to work and wrapped him up, then carried him out and buried him. 2 Cor. After his death, he presented himself alive to them in many different settings over a period of forty days. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). The message is – husband and wife need to be agreed and work together. They carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Unfortunately, as it was soon to turn out, sitting over on the side of the church somewhere there were two people who noticed what was going on and who wanted to be acclaimed like Barnabas. It would seem that it was something that just grew out of the enthusiasm because of how God was working and the mighty things that were being done. The soul that sinneth, it shall die” (Ezekiel 18:4, 20). Theme: The Holy Spirit is everywhere-present within His church—and we must always behave with full integrity before Him in it. Acts 5:1-11. Acts 9:20 Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, "He is the Son of God." The sin and judgment of Ananias and Sapphira shows this. 12-16 Through the work of the apostles, many God-signs were set up among the people, many wonderful things done. Acts 5:12-16 The Message (MSG) They All Met Regularly. Yet Peter and John openly told them that they would continue, in obedience to God (Acts 4:19-20). (Luke 12:33; Luke 14:33; 21:34; 18:29-30; Romans 15:1). 5-6 When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was able to give all his time to preaching and teaching, doing everything he could to persuade the Jews that Jesus was in fact God’s Messiah. As I said, they believed the Lord was going to return at any time so they probably thought “we are not going to need it anyhow so let’s just give everything away.”. 5 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. Our possessions are not going to do us any good then. 7:14). Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend” (1 Cor. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?” (1 Cor. “There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty” (Proverbs 11:24). A Dream Gave Paul His Map. Tyre and Caesarea. Acts 21. “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:12-13). (ii)                 The term eventually came to be used of luring a person into captivity or destruction. Acts of the Apostles, fifth book of the New Testament, a valuable history of the early Christian church. How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation” (Hebrews 2:3). (vi)               When the temptation came He said “It is written.”. Normally that would be an unwise thing to do. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had,” and I think, ah, there’s the perfect church. 5:6). Acts 13:51 So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium. c. You have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine: The accusation of the high priest was a wonderful testimony to the effectiveness of the message preached by the apostles. Acts 10:3 One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, "Cornelius!" Their names were Ananias and Sapphira. Brent Kercheville January 8, 2006 Introduction: As we begin the fifth chapter of Acts, it is important that we recall what has taken place in the previous chapter. 24:15–22). “And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear” (1 Peter 1:17). The Message (MSG) Bible Book List. 12:13). Acts 15:2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land?" I am not saying sell all you have. Font Size. “Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way” (Romans 14:13). He had said that it was going to come soon and that when his disciples saw it, they were to leave the city immediately (Matt. ( C) But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world." But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition” (1 Tim. (i)                   Stumbling block is from skandalon, a word originally used of an animal trap, in particular the part where the bait was placed. “And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me” (Luke 5:27). Jesus had just spent forty days in close fellowship with God. ( B) 3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan. Them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness...shall utterly perish in their own corruption” (2 Peter 2:10, 12). Acts was written in Greek, presumably by the Evangelist Luke, whose gospel concludes where Acts begins, namely, with Christ’s Ascension into heaven. In chapter five we come across the first problem. (ii)                 to refine saints (cf. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death” (Proverbs 8:36). Scripture: Acts 1:15–26. (Acts 5:3, NASB95), We also read in Acts 7 "You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting the Holy Spirit; you are doing just as your fathers did." The Message Update. Acts 5 - NIV: Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. Treasury of Scripture. Acts 5:1-11 1But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. “But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon” (Isaiah 55:7). God hates sin. It was not something that was required. But there were problems that developed from this. It does not need to be intellectualized when it is taken to a sophisticated university crowd. How can we have victory? We do it through prayer and that devotional life of which prayer is a part. ... Their message to Paul, from insight given by the Spirit, was “Don’t go to Jerusalem. It did not damp or check their holy joy, but it taught them to be serious in the midst of it, and to rejoice with trembling. In the early church, because of their excitement and their zeal and because they were expecting the Lord to return at any time, they would come into the fellowship would sell everything. for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in” (Matthew 23:13). (iii)                How do we practically do this? Job 1:8–2:10; Luke 22:31, 32). My point is – Before husband and wife agree to do anything together, they should first consult God! !! Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! The thing to do is sell them and use them in the Lord’s work now. That put the fear of God into everyone who heard of it. “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28). But even though people admired them a lot, outsiders were wary about joining them. The men who buried your husband are at the door, and you’re next.” No sooner were the words out of his mouth than she also fell down, dead. He sold his field and gave them money. But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth” (1 Tim. Acts 5:11. (1Pet.5:8-9). “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23). They would bring the money and lay it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 5:1-11 - NIV: Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. “And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness” (Ezekiel 33:31). “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (2 Chron. Look at the attention Barnabas is getting. 4:4). “But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea” (Matthew 18:6). You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.”" (Matt.16:21-23). “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:2). (Acts 7:51), Paul says in Eph 4 "Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." Read verse in New Living Translation (iii)                to discipline those in the church (cf. (Romans 10:2). They knew God was not to be trifled with. Acts 5:1-11 Hurdles in the Progress of a Church Hypocrisy, Covetousness, and Lies The episode of the death and burial of Ananias and Sapphira in the first church of the New Testament is heartbreaking, and a costly spiritual lesson the Church has learned. So what got into you to pull a trick like this? 4-7 But then there was a split in public opinion, some siding with the Jews, some with the apostles. What Judas's Death Teaches Us About the Spirit. Ananias and Sapphira. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. Acts 5:1–11. “Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee” (Mark 10:28). Paul said "For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge." “Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me” (Luke 18:22). They named him “Son of Encouragement.” How marvelous it would be to be thought of like that by our friends. But no such luck. In these early days the Christians were no doubt living with thoughts of the destruction of the city, and this may be why they were so willing to sell all they had. John Piper Oct 7, 1990 14 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God 1-4 And so, with the tearful good-byes behind us, we were on our way. Their populations were small and concentrated along the coast in the Isle of Purbeck, Weymouth and Chesil Beach and along the Stour valley. These populations used tools and fire to clear these areas of some of the native … “But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. He found a disciple there by the name of Timothy, son of a devout Jewish mother and Greek father. 3-4 Peter said, “Ananias, how did Satan get you to lie to the Holy Spirit and secretly keep back part of the price of the field? We made a straight run to Cos, the next day reached Rhodes, and then Patara. “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth” (Luke 12:15). “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19). Barnabas means “Son of encouragement” so the early church named him Barnabas because of the way he acted. Sadly, as we read the story we find that they were not at all like Barnabas. (Acts 7:51) Paul says in Eph 4 "Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, … Font Size. We should make them count. 6:9). So they decided to sell their piece of property and do the same thing. The earliest recorded use of the name was in AD 940 as Dorseteschire meaning the dwellers (saete) of Dornuuarana (Dorchester), the place of fisticuffs (Celtic: Dwrn, "fist" and gwarae, "play")Template:Ref. “But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die” (Ezekiel 18:21). 11 By this time the whole church and, in fact, everyone who heard of these things had a healthy respect for God. 11 By this time the whole church and, in fact, everyone who heard of these things had a healthy respect for God. It tells how Barnabas sold his land and brought the money in. Everyone was excited. acts 5:11—God did this as an example…He didn’t continue to kill everyone who lied in church, necessarily, but He sure showed how He felt about sin in the … However in order to understand chapter 5, we need to go back a little bit to chapter 4. But make sure you use your possessions for the Lord. “Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard” (Proverbs 21:13). Distribution was made to everyone according to his need. 2 With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. 5:6). (iv)               But how do we first submit to God? Either view is probable. 16. Doesn’t it make sense to take care how we use our possessions and use them well now? Acts 1. There is no indication that God directed it. “There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt” (Eccles. 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