The Acts of the Apostles Peter’s Third Sermon Acts 4 “Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto God, judge ye” Acts 4:19 Sunday – October 2, 2016 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

You be the Judge! Thousands judged the gospel true, believed it, and obeyed, 4:4 (2:41, 47) Jewish leaders judged the miracle true, but the apostles and the gospel as a threat – so they rejected it by making threats Apostles judged it to be right to preach the gospel under threat

Review Of Acts 4 SUMMARIZE: – Peter and John are arrested for preaching but still the number of disciples grows to 5,000 men. (cf. 2:41 – “3,000 souls”) – Peter and John are accused before the Jewish court but continue to proclaim Jesus’ salvation. – The court privately acknowledges the miracle but tells Peter and John to preach no more; they refuse to comply. – Peter and John return to the other apostles, they all pray about the matter, and the Holy Spirit comes upon all. – The apostles exhort the rest of the brethren; distribution of money is made to all the brethren that had need. – Joseph makes a donation of money. SUMMARIZE: 4:1-4 4:5-12 4:13-22 4:23-31 4:32-35 4:36-37