Why Were Ananias and Sapphira Killed?

[Why Were Ananias and Sapphira Killed? (Acts 5)]( Brian Vickers Acts chapter 5 relates the account of Ananias and Sapphira, who sell a piece of property and offer the proceeds to the church while secretly keeping back some of it for themselves. When confronted, they both “fell down and breathed [their] last.” Was this punishment too harsh? Why were they killed? [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [How to Have the Mind of Christ]( Sinclair B. Ferguson [Coming Soon: The Biggest Story Curriculum]( [10 Key Bible Verses about Heaven]( Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer UP TO 50% OFF [‘Knowing God’s Truth’ Suite and Other Teen Resources]( [Crossway+ Special]( Running through May 10, 2023, Crossway+ members will receive a 40% discount on the all new Knowing God’s Truth suite by pastor Jon Nielson and several other books for teens. Order 10 or more of any individual title and receive a 50% discount. [Browse Titles]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( One Million Bibles Initiative: A Distribution Update Thanks to the gifts of so many faithful partners, we rejoice that God has provided funding for the initial printing, delivery, and distribution of [more than 125,000 Bibles](. We invite you to join us as we continue to raise funds for this initiative, and specifically for the donation of 100,000 children’s Bibles to those in need. [Learn more about Crossway’s global ministry efforts.]( Listen Now Comprehension: Understanding What Scripture Says (Women of the Word Episode 5) In this episode, Jen Wilkin discusses the first of three steps in the Bible study process—comprehension. She walks through how this underappreciated step is a key building block to studying the Bible well. [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [YouTube]( [“No matter what your household looks like, your family is the primary instrument and environment for discipleship in all the fantastic and flawed ways that it might be worked out.”]( [—Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin]( on a parent’s call to discipling family Featured Video [How to Instill a Love of Reading in Your Kids]( How to Instill a Love of Reading in Your Kids Glenda Mathes I would encourage all the adults who have children in their influence to surround them with good books. [Watch Now]( “Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” [—1 John 2:6]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](