Another ananias was a follower of jesus in damascus. Mar 03, 2020 he came to paul within days of his salvation experience and encouraged his heart, instructing him regarding gods will for his life. Cornelius prayed to god always, and yet there was something else he needed to do to be saved acts 10. The story of ananias is to the book of acts what the story of achan is to the book of joshua. But a certain man named ananias, with sapphira his wife, sold a possession acts 5. The account records their sudden deaths after lying to the holy spirit about money their story is rarely shown in art, but is the subject of one of the raphael cartoons, and a panel on the brescia casket. We can learn a lot about the importance of baptism since it is prevalent throughout the book of acts when the early church was being established. Here is a list of all the passages in the book of acts that mention baptism. Paul was brought before the high priest ananias in the procuratorship of felix acts 23. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Three men by the name of ananias appear in the bible, and each plays a role in the new testament book of acts.
Discipleship ministries book of acts sermon starters week 9. He was so enraged at pauls noble declaration, i have lived in all good conscience before god until this day, that he commanded one of his attendants to smite him on the mouth. Ananiass and sapphiras cunning deceit in acts 5 stands in stark contrast to the sterling example of barnabus unbridled generosity in acts 4. Acts 5 niv bible now a man named ananias, together with. But ye shall receive power, after that the holy ghost is come upon you. William neil writes, the story of ananias is to the book of acts what the story of achan is to the book of joshua.
Ananias s and sapphiras cunning deceit in acts 5 stands in stark contrast to the sterling example of barnabus unbridled generosity in acts 4. The apostles heal many introduction of luke jesus taken up into heaven matthias chosen to replace. Lukethe spiritinspired historian who wrote the book of actstells us in acts 5. The advance of ancient israel was stopped by achans sin. The name meets us again as belonging to the high priest in acts 23. We recognized ourselves as comparable to the warden in acts 16, devoted and dutiful but guiltridden almost to death acts 16. Jan 06, 2019 lukethe spiritinspired historian who wrote the book of actstells us in acts 5. Clearly, both husband and wife were partners in the deception. Ananias the husband of sapphira acts 5, ananias of damascus, whom the lord sent to saul of tarsus.
Sapphira, is either connected with the sapphire, as a precious stone, or from a hebrew word signifying beautiful or pleasant. We yearned, as they did, to understand gods promise of a man who would save the world. The story of ananias and sapphira is found in acts 5, and it is a sad story, indeed. But a certain man named ananias, with sapphira his wife, sold a possession. As part of gods determined will, he chose to work through another ordinary man empowered with courage by the holy spirit. The real torahbased reason why god killed ananias and. Our experience was like that of the treasurer in the eighth chapter of acts acts 8. The account records their sudden deaths after lying to the holy spirit about money. It actually begins at the end of chapter 4 with the description of the early church in jerusalem, a group of believers so filled with the holy spirit that they were of one heart and one mind. V ery little is known of the disciple of jesus who became the vital key in pauls life formerly known as saul immediately after his conversion on the damascus road. Ananias baptized paul in water as well at that time acts 9. A common name among jews, ananias is the greek form of the hebrew name hananiah and means yahweh has been gracious.
We can learn a lot about the importance of baptism since it is prevalent throughout the book of. Ananias and sapphiras deceit and greed stand in contrast to the sincerity and generosity of the community of faith 4. Acts overview mcgarveys original commentary on acts. Paul speaks of him as a devout man the same word as in acts 2. Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira. In all the shock and awe of the couples fate, its easy to forget the first word in the story. Small acts of obedience that are premised on the word of god, even when they seem contrary to reason, and even when they seem to challenge what seems so plain, can have great significance.
I think there were two, the one who touched pauls eyes and ananias and sapphira. Jun 25, 2019 the story of ananias and sapphira in the bible takes place in acts 5. Mar 18, 2018 story of ananias and sapphira from the book of acts chapter 5 per a. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. The pastor of a local church, troubled over the growing number of unemployed people in the congregation, invites members to pray about what the church should. Acts chronicles the events that took place after jesus resurrection, starting with his ascension into heaven and the outpouring of the holy spirit on his disciples, resulting in the beginning of a mighty work of god in building the church. Saul, for example, prayed following his meeting with jesus on the road to damascus acts 9.
Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In the book of acts is ananias of damascus the same as ananias and sapphira and ananias the high priest. This post was first published on rootss on thursday, 8 february 2007 one of the stories in the book of acts that used to put fear in my heart was the account of ananias and sapphira as recorded in acts 5. Now this second ananias in our text today is an apostate unsaved high priest, proving you can be very religious but still very lost. The story of ananias and sapphira in the bible takes place in acts 5. Ananias small act of obedience led to a great harvest for the kingdom. And this is the lesson of ananias that i have applied to my life. Ananias and sapphira bible story summary in the early christian church in jerusalem, the believers were so close they sold their excess land or possessions and donated the money so no one would go hungry. The ananias in acts 5 vs the ananias in acts 9 note. In acts 23 paul testifies before the august jewish sanhedrin a term meaning 70 seats, literally. The first ananias is featured in a dramatic episode that took place in the early jerusalem church. Courage by the power of the holy spirit ananias vs. The ananias in acts 5 vs the ananias in acts 9 blogger. The real torahbased reason why god killed ananias and sapphira in the book of acts for those who hold to a warped theology that says god was only a god of judgment and wrath in the old testament but changed in the new testament, i think the account of the death of ananias and sapphira as told in the book of acts is a sobering story to take a.
Instructed by a vision, he sought out paul then still known as saul and helped to restore his sight acts 9. In both narratives an act of deceit interrupts the victorious progress of the people of god. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Both incidents draw an immediate and extreme judgment of god. Acts 5 the death of ananias and sapphira reading acts. Many such as peter and paul are sent by god and begin starting many. Barnabas sold some property and turns the proceeds over to the apostles. The chapter division certainly doesnt help, either. He came to paul within days of his salvation experience and encouraged his heart, instructing him regarding gods will for his life. Acts 5 the death of ananias and sapphira luke gives an ideal example. A third ananias was the high priest in jerusalem who convened a meeting of the jewish ruling council to examine paul after his arrest in the temple acts 23. Story of ananias and sapphira from the book of acts chapter 5 per a.
Theres this fellow, theres the guy who fudged on his record of giving and then theres a high priest that has a running argument about who can preach what in the temple. Acts is the fifth book of the new testament and the fortyfourth book of bible. Jesus, spirit, paul, theophilus, peter, john, king herod, james, ananias, sapphira, stephen, philip, barnabas, governor felix, governor festus, king agrippa. But a certain man named ananias, with sapphira his wife, sold. This stands in contrast to ananias in the next paragraph. Nov 22, 2006 ananias small act of obedience led to a great harvest for the kingdom. It had the same significance as john, or johanan, the lord be gracious.