What was Peter’s main message here? What word did he use to describe that generation?
With what attitude did the people receive his word? How many? What did they do after they had received his word?
What three things were involved with being in their group of believers?
What did the apostles do in verse 43? What was the attitude of the believers?
What did they do with their possessions?
Where were they?
What attitude did they have as they fellowshipped and ate?
Did they have favor with the people?
Who added to the church?

Thought Questions

How did Peter describe his generation in verse 40? Does that sound accepting, and even loving? But do you think he loved the people? Why did Peter preach that message the way he did?
When the people received Peter’s words, did they just think they were pretty good ideas and went on with their lives the same way? What did they do? What do you think they thought about “organized religion?”
Does your church practice all the things listed in verse 42? Is there any aspect that your church shies away from?
What kind of “fear” is mentioned in verse 43? Were they scared, or reverent? How is your level of reverence–personally, and at church? Do you think the “many wonders and signs” might have a connection to this fear?
What was the attitude of the church members in v. 44-47? Do you have that attitude about being a member of God’s Church?
Why do you think they shared everything? Do you think they chose to, or did someone tell them to? What attitude do you think they had about it? Would you be willing to do likewise?
What was the other people’s opinion of them in verse 47? We know that not only was Jesus Christ recently murdered, but that the church would very soon go through a time of harsh opposition and persecution. Why do you think this was spared at that time?

My prayer is:
that I would not only receive Christ’s Word, but receive it with gladness;
that my church would have the Spirit of God to continue steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers;
and that I, and my church, would have a holy fear of God that would give us His power to do His work.