Title: The Boldness of the Herald: An Acts 4 Devotional

Speaker: Michael Taliercio

Series: Journey through Acts

Date: January 15, 2026

Bible: Acts 4

Michael Taliercio, pastoral intern at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, guides us through Acts chapter 4. Following the miraculous healing of a lame man, Peter and John find themselves arrested and confronted by the very rulers who crucified Jesus.

Key Highlights:

The Power of the Name: Peter boldly declares that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ, the cornerstone rejected by the builders.

Astonishing Boldness: The religious council is stunned by the courage of Peter and John, recognizing them as "uneducated, common men" who had clearly "been with Jesus".

A Growing Church: Despite persecution and threats, the word of God spreads, and the number of believers grows to approximately 5,000.

Our Identity as Heralds: Taliercio defines a Christian as a "herald"—an official messenger tasked with bringing the good news of Jesus to a world in need.

Prayer for Strength: Instead of praying for safety, the early believers prayed for the Holy Spirit to grant them even greater boldness to speak God's word.

Reflection:

What does it look like to be a herald today? It means looking others in the eye and declaring, unapologetically and in love, that Jesus is our only hope for salvation. We are called to be a people who are refreshed by the gospel and empowered by the Spirit to stand firm in our faith.

#Acts4 #BibleStudy #ChristianBoldness #GospelHerald #WalkingWithJesus #ForestHillChurch #NewTestament #DailyDevotional