Acts 5:7-11 describes the tragic consequences of Ananias and Sapphira's deception. Approximately three hours after Ananias's death, his wife, Sapphira, enters the scene, unaware of what had transpired. Peter questions her about the price they received for the land, allowing her to confess the truth. Tragically, she repeats her husband’s lie, sealing her fate. Sapphira, like Achan's family in Joshua 7, was complicit in the deception and thus shared in the punishment. Her refusal to tell the truth, even when given the opportunity, underscores the depth of her deceit. 

Acts 4:32-37 provides a beautiful picture of the early church's unity and generosity. Luke emphasizes the oneness of the believers: "The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul." This unity wasn't merely an emotional sentiment; it manifested in concrete actions. No one claimed private ownership of their possessions but shared everything they had. This radical sharing was not communism or socialism as some try to teach today, but a voluntary expression of generosity and mutual support within the community, similar to the sharing described in Acts 2:44-45. It was a practical response to the community's needs, motivated by love and a deep sense of belonging.  

Acts 4:27-31 describes the powerful response to the believers' prayer. After reciting Psalm 2 and acknowledging God's sovereignty, something extraordinary occurs: the place where they are meeting is shaken. This shaking resembles Old Testament theophanies (physical encounters with God), particularly Isaiah 6, where the temple trembles at God's presence. This event signifies God's response to their prayer and His endorsement of their appeal to His authority. It’s not merely a coincidence; it’s a divine affirmation. The shaking, along with other Lukan imagery like the cloud in Acts 1:9 and the wind and sound in Acts 2:2-3, depicts a powerful divine presence answering the believers' pleas. 

Acts 4:23-26 describes the early church's response to the Sanhedrin's threats. Upon their release, Peter and John return to their companions and report what transpired. “Their own" likely refers to the entire community of believers, 8,000 strong at this point, which would align with the general pattern in Acts. The subsequent outpouring of the Holy Spirit in verse 31 seems to affect the entire multitude, further suggesting a larger gathering.