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The Power of the Spirit

When Peter and John healed the man at the temple gate, not everyone was happy about it. The religious leaders were deeply disturbed that Peter and John were teaching people that through Jesus, there is resurrection from the dead.

So what did they do? They arrested Peter and John.

But instead of backing down, Peter stepped up. Filled with the Holy Spirit, he spoke boldly—right to the most powerful religious leaders in Jerusalem.

He said the healing was done in the name of Jesus—the one they crucified, but God raised from the dead.

Then he quoted Psalm 118:22: “The stone you rejected has become the cornerstone.”

Peter ended with this bold claim: “Salvation is found in no one else.” (Acts 4:12)

🎥 Watch: Acts 4:1–13

📖 Observe

Grab your journal or notes app. Start with this question:
👉 What stood out to you from this scene, and why?

Now, read:
📌 Acts 4:1–13
📌 Acts 1:8
📌 Luke 12:4–12

Write down:

• How does the Holy Spirit help Peter and John?
• What do Peter and John say?
• What signs of courage or boldness do you notice?

In Acts 1:8:
➡️ What did Jesus say the Spirit would give them?

In Luke 12:4–12:
➡️ What encouragement did Jesus give in this passage?

💭 Interpret

Let’s go deeper:

• Re-read Luke 12:4-12. Who should we “fear,” and why?
• In Luke 12:9, what does it mean to disown Jesus? How do people reject Jesus or ignore his work in their lives?
• How does this scene from Acts show Jesus’ promises coming true—from Acts 1:8 and Luke 12:11?

🌱 Apply

Peter had once been afraid to admit he knew Jesus… Now, he’s standing in front of powerful people—speaking with boldness and clarity.

What changed? ➡️ The Holy Spirit filled him.

Jesus promised his followers they wouldn’t be alone— and the same Spirit who helped Peter is ready to fill you with the same power.

✍️ Journal Prompt: Have you ever felt nervous or afraid to speak about your faith? How might remembering the Spirit’s help and power change your response next time?