This passage underscores the courage and determination of the early Christians in spreading the message of Jesus, even in the midst of persecution.
'On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything in them. You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David: “‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed one.’
'Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
'After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.' (Acts 4.23-31, NIV)
The Apostles Persecuted / Acts Bible Study (Part 15) / Chapter 5
The Apostles heal many people / Acts Bible Study (Part 14) / Chapter 5
Give God everything / Acts Bible Study (Part 13) / Chapter 5
The Power of the Resurrection / Acts Bible Study (Part 12) / Chapter 4
Salvation in the Name of Jesus / Acts Bible Study (Part 10) / Chapter 4
Live our lives in the Power of the Holy Spirit / Acts Bible Study (Part 9) / Chapter 3
Healing and Repentance / Acts Bible Study (Part 8) / Chapter 3
Faith in the Name of Jesus heals the sick / Acts Bible Study (Part 7) / Chapter 3
The Power of Jesus in you / Acts Bible Study (Part 6) / Chapter 2
The Power of Pentecost in your life / Acts Bible Study (Part 5) / Chapter 2
The key to power in your life / Acts Bible Study (Part 4) / Chapter 2
Life after death / Easter 2024 (featuring Vinesong)
I will not be afraid but believe / Good Friday message (featuring Vinesong)
God has chosen and anointed you / Acts Bible Study (Part 3) / Chapter 1
Transformed by the Holy Spirit / Acts Bible Study (Part 2) / Chapter 1
A transformed church / Acts Bible Study (Part 1) / Chapter 1
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 3)
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 2)
Led by the Lord / Romans 4 (Part 1)
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