Acts 12:6-19 A review of Acts 12:1-5 - James was killed, Peter arrested, and the church prayed. From a human standpoint, the outlook wasn't very promising. With James already dead, Peter was now incarcerated, the church was praying fervently. Nonetheless, it was a somber state of affairs. But, from a divine perspective, this was another tremendous opportunity for the Lord's almighty power, sovereignty, and His perfect timing to be displayed.