1. We might be in awe of God as we see how He empowered the early followers of Christ though the Holy Spirit to preach, persevere through persecution, and then praise him.
2. We might, as a church, see how we ought to function as the church of God, the bride of Jesus from the example of the early followers.
3. We might, as individuals, be empowered by that same Holy Spirit to boldly proclaim the gospel and change the world.
Peter
Went to pray
Peter Went to pray Saw what others didn ’ t see
Peter Went to pray Saw what others didn ’ t see Healed in Jesus Name
Peter Went to pray Saw what others didn ’ t see Healed in Jesus Name Took him by the hand
Lame Man
Daily brought to the Temple
Lame Man Daily brought to the Temple Begging for money
Lame Man Daily brought to the Temple Begging for money Was transformed by Jesus
Lame Man Daily brought to the Temple Begging for money Was transformed by Jesus Praised God
PeterLame Man
The greatest deterrent to people coming to Jesus is not seeing any difference in those who already have.