Don't Steal God's Glory
Acts 12:20-25
Part of Acts Part 3
June 4, 2023

LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS
Don’t Steal God’s Glory
Acts 12:20-25

  1. Why was Herod struck down?

  2. What does Herod’s death tell us about God? Is he vengeful and jealous, or loving and righteous?

  3. Herod was willing to revel in the glorious praise of his subjects. Where should our gratification come from?

  4. Contrast Herod’s acceptance of praise with Peter’s reaction when Cornelius bows before him in Acts 10:25-26.

  5. Define pride. How do we know if we are becoming prideful? What are some symptoms of pride showing through in our lives?

  6. What have you learned from this passage about how to accept praise?

  7. In verses 23 and 24, Herod dies and the church flourishes. Have we seen this pattern before (see Acts 8)? Is it happening now?

  8. Why do you think Luke recorded these events in his record of the church?