People of the Word
First Christian Church—Sunday, March 9, 2025
Mike Jones, Elder

 God’s Story—The Believers Pray,  Acts 4:23-31
 
In our journey as disciples of Jesus we look back to those first followers to learn and grow.  
In chapter 4 Luke documents Peter and John’s confrontation with the religious leaders who, even though they had killed Jesus,
still hear his name spoken and still see his power changing lives.  This chapter is about threats, plots, and prayers.
 
 Things We See in the Unified Prayer of the Believers:
 

• The Acknowledgement of God’s Sovereignty (Acts 4:24)
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  • Picture of God’s Sovereignty in Daneil 4
  • God Rules, Psalms 103:19
  • Conflict with God’s Sovereignty (Acts 4:25-28)

 

• The Intentionality and Focus of Their Request (Acts 4:29-30)
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  • Boldness, 1 Thessalonians 2:2-3; Hebrews 10:32-35; 2 Timothy 1:7-8
  • God’s Mighty Power to be Displayed

 

• The Answer (Acts 4:31)
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  • Earth Shaking Affirmation,  Psalms 114:7
  • Filled with the Holy Spirit 

 
Big Idea:  God is in control.  Speak Jesus.
 
Right On!                                                                          Scripture Reading: Psalm 2