1. Acts 5:1–11 (ESV)
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Revelation of God the Father

Acts 5:1–11 (ESV)

1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,

What does Acts 5:1-11 reveal about who God the Father is? God is omniscient. He sees and knows all. Ananias and Sapphira are not able to hide their sin from God.

God is Judge. He acts to punish sin. Ananias and Sapphira are killed in response to their deceit.

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