The theme of this worksheet is: Bold witness, Spirit-filled prayer, and generous unity in the face of opposition.

Description: This worksheet helps readers study Acts 4 by focusing on Peter and John before the council, the witness of the healed man, the command not to speak in Jesus’ name, the believers’ united prayer for boldness, and the generous care shown among the early church.

It includes a chapter summary, Scripture Spotlight, core truth, quick takeaways, fill-in-the-blank review, matching activity, multiple choice questions, sequencing activity, true-or-false questions, short-answer prompts, a “Did You Know?” background note, personal reflection, prayer prompt, and remember section.

Answer Key

Fill in the Blanks / Word Bank

1. Peter; John
2. Sadducees
3. boldness
4. prayer
5. Barnabas
6. boldness

Match It

• Peter — D. Preached boldly before the rulers
• John — B. Stood with Peter as a witness before the leaders
• Sanhedrin — A. The council that questioned and threatened the apostles
• Healed Man — F. Living evidence that a real miracle had happened
• Believers — E. Prayed together after the apostles were released
• Barnabas — C. Sold land and gave the money to help others

Multiple Choice

1. B. The apostles preached Jesus and the resurrection
2. A. Speak or teach in Jesus’ name
3. C. Boldness to speak His word
4. B. Unity, witness, and generosity

Put in Order

1. Peter and John are arrested and kept until the next day.
2. Peter testifies before the rulers about Jesus.
3. The council threatens the apostles and releases them.
4. The believers pray together after hearing the report.
5. The gathered believers are filled with fresh boldness.
6. Barnabas sells land and brings the money to the apostles.

Worksheet Line Order

• The believers pray together after hearing the report. — 4
• Peter and John are arrested and kept until the next day. — 1
• Barnabas sells land and brings the money to the apostles. — 6
• Peter testifies before the rulers about Jesus. — 2
• The council threatens the apostles and releases them. — 3
• The gathered believers are filled with fresh boldness. — 5

True or False

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True
6. False

Short Answer

How did the believers show unity at the end of the chapter?
They shared generously so needs were met, and Barnabas is given as an example of this giving spirit.

What did the council notice about Peter and John?
They noticed the boldness of Peter and John and recognized that they had been with Jesus.

Why could the council not easily deny the miracle?
The healed man was standing with Peter and John, and the miracle was widely known.

What does the church’s prayer teach us about facing pressure?
The church’s prayer shows that believers should depend on God, trust His sovereignty, and ask for courage to obey Him under pressure.