2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 3. We might, as individuals, be empowered by that same Holy Spirit to boldly proclaim the gospel and change the world.

7. Peter

8. Went to pray

9. Peter Went to pray Saw what others didn ’ t see

10. Peter Went to pray Saw what others didn ’ t see Healed in Jesus Name

11. Peter Went to pray Saw what others didn ’ t see Healed in Jesus Name Took him by the hand

13. Lame Man

14. Daily brought to the Temple

15. Lame Man Daily brought to the Temple Begging for money

16. Lame Man Daily brought to the Temple Begging for money Was transformed by Jesus

17. Lame Man Daily brought to the Temple Begging for money Was transformed by Jesus Praised God

18. PeterLame Man

19. The greatest deterrent to people coming to Jesus is not seeing any difference in those who already have.