Acts 4 tells the story of Peter and John's bold confrontation with the religious authorities, revealing what it looks like to be transformed by the Holy Spirit rather than conformed to culture.  It's a call to face opposition with confidence, not fear-trusting that Jesus, the cornerstone of salvation, walks with His church through every trial.

Acts 1-3; Exodus 40:34-38; 2 Chronicles 7; Genesis 11:1-9; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Matthew 16:13-16; Matthew 26:69-75; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:6-8

Discover the freedom that comes from letting go of performance, condemnation, and the exhausting belief that God's love must be earned. Through Peter's message in Acts 3, we explore how genuine repentance turns us back to Jesus, wipes away sin, brings seasons of spiritual refreshments, and restores us to the life God created us to live.

A youth mission trip to New Orleans produced unexpected, Spirit-led moments of healing and freedom that mirrored the early church in Acts 3. Just as God orchestrated Peter and John's encounter with the lame man, He is still putting people on holy collision courses today - working through His worshiping people in ways that lease everyone in awe.

The early church's radical devotion to teaching, fellowship, shared meal, and prayer wasn't a product of obligation - it was the natural overflow of lives surrendered to the Holy Spirit.  The Challenge for us today is to stop reading these pages as history and start experiencing them as a living invitation into the same Spirit-empowered community.

Mathew 14 22-33

Glen Whatley

Peter shows that when the Holy Spirit reveals the truth about Jesus, hearts are convicted, leading people to repent, trust in Christ, receive the Holy Spirit, and embrace God's gracious promise of salvation.  Those that have experienced that transforming grace are called to stand apart from the world not through hostility or self-righteousness, but by displaying the humble, sacrificial love of Jesus that draws others to Him.