3. vs.1-7
The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people.2 They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3 They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. 4 But many who heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand.
5 The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. 6 Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priest’s family. 7 They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?”

4. vs.8
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them…”

5. vs.8
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them…”
before
bold claims of faithfulness Luke 22:33
cuts off a servant's ear John 18:10
his open denial of Jesus Luke 22
after
openly proclaims Acts 2
sees & takes opportunity Acts 3
shares Jesus Acts 4

6. vs.8
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them…”
before
bold claims of faithfulness Luke 22:33
cuts off a servant's ear John 18:10
his open denial of Jesus Luke 22
after
openly proclaims Acts 2
sees & takes opportunity Acts 3
shares Jesus Acts 4

7. vs.8-12
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them…“Rulers and elders of the people! [9] If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, [10] then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. [11] Jesus is “ 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.' [12] Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved .”

8. COURAGE

9. COURAGE
Acts 4:13 (niv)
When they saw the courage of Peter and John...

10. COURAGE
Deuteronomy 31:6 (niv)
“…Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Joshua 1:6 (niv)
Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
a ‘woman of the night’ (Luke 7) woman of reputation (John 4)
from all nations believed (Acts 2) persecutor who follow Jesus (Acts 9)

11. COURAGE
KNOWN
Deuteronomy 31:6 (niv)
“…Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Joshua 1:6 (niv)
Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
a ‘woman of the night’ (Luke 7) woman of reputation (John 4)
from all nations believed (Acts 2) persecutor who follow Jesus (Acts 9)

12. COURAGE
KNOWN
vs8
…and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.

13. COURAGE
KNOWN
vs8
…and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Psalm 17:8 (niv)
Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.

14. COURAGE
KNOWN
vs8
…and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Psalm 17:8 (niv)
Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.
1 John 2:5b-6, 8, 10
This is how we know we are in him: [6] Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did… [8] Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in Him AND in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining… [10] Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.

15. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
KNOWN

16. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
KNOWN
Acts 4:19-20 (niv)
…Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God's eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! [20] As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

17. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
KNOWN
Acts 4:19-20 (niv)
…Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God's eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! [20] As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Proverbs 16:3 (niv)
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (niv)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; [6] in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
2 Timothy 1:12
(niv) Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.

18. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
KNOWN
Deuteronomy 11:26-27 (niv)
See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse--- [27] the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today
Proverbs 16:3 (niv)
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (niv)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; [6] in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
2 Timothy 1:12
(niv) Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.

19. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
KNOWN
Deuteronomy 11:26-27 (niv)
See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse--- [27] the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today
…no condemnation in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1
…accepted in the beloved Ephesians 1:6 nkjv
…never be 'cast off’ John 6:37
…you are IN Christ 1 Corinthians 1:30

20. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN

21. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN
vs.23-24; 31
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. [24] 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…[29] Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. [30] Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” [31] 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.

22. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN
vs.23-24; 31
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. [24] 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…[29] Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. [30] Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” [31] 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.

23. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN
vs.23-24; 31
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. [24] 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…[29] Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. [30] Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” [31] 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.

24. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN
vs.23-24; 31
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. [24] 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…[29] Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. [30] Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” [31] 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.

25. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN
vs.23-24; 31
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. [24] 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…[29] Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. [30] Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” [31] 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.
Daniel 11:32 (nkjv)
Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.

26. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN
vs.23-24; 31
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. [24] 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…[29] Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. [30] Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” [31] 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.
Daniel 11:32 (nkjv)
Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.

27. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN
Acts 4:33-37 (niv)
God's grace was so powerfully at work in them all [34] that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales [35] and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need. [36] Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), [37] sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet.

28. COURAGE
OBEDIENCE
UNITY
KNOWN
Philippians 2:1-4 (niv)
…if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, [2] then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. [3] Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, [4] not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

29. COURAGE to STAND BOLDLY
KNOWN by the COMPANY kept
OBEDIENCE no matter the COST
UNITY in PRAYER & PURPPOSE