Summer Devotional:
​No Other Name - A Devotional on the Book of Acts

Day 11 – June 17th, 2021
Read Acts 5:1-11

Helpful Background
Ananias decided to sell some property that he had as well. Perhaps it was a good decision made out of a genuine desire to help others and to worship the Lord. But when the property was sold, Ananias simply chose to lie, to cheat, to disobey, and to intentionally try to fool the Church leaders.
Ananias also condemned his wife as well by involving her in this situation.  In most cases in the first century, ownership of property was limited to men, and a husband and wife did not share ownership of property most of the time. By involving her in the plan, and getting her consent, Ananias made her equally culpable for this transaction for no reason other than his own interests.

​Questions - (5:3-4) How did Peter respond?  What did he say?  What reality did Pete point out?  What options did Ananias have throughout the process?  What was the true sin committed by Ananias?​

Grab your journal or use the notes section on your phone.
Respond to the Scripture reading with your thoughts, questions, and/or prayer response to today’s Bible verses.​

Who was instrumental in your life in helping you to meet and/or follow Jesus? 
The person that was instrumental in my life to help me follow Jesus was, my maternal grandmother. She was so dedicated to her faith and never wavered. My grandmother would pray daily and would have me pray with her everyday. I remember praying with her before bed. I am the person I am today, due to her dedication and her faithfulness to Our Heavenly Father. God truly blessed me with a loving and faithful grandmother. 
-Shared by Tiffany J.

For more background information & study questions on the Book of Acts, check out Brian Ralston's handouts here.