“One accord” is the phrase that summarized the early church.  It’s a prevailing truth in the first 4 chapters and only existed because the church was centrally focused on Jesus Christ.  Does that phrase describe the church after chapter 4?  No.  Does that phrase describe the church today?  No … simply because our focus is on everything other that Jesus Christ, and Him alone.

Peter and John stand before the Jewish religious council to answer for their actions … the good deed performed on the lame man.  Their intimidation tactics fail, and Peter preaches with boldness the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Like Peter’s preaching in chapter 2, he leaves no stone unturned in the message.  Israel’s guilt in crucifying Christ, their history from Moses to the prophets, and even God’s promises to them are all mentioned in calling them to repent and believe on Jesus just as the lame man had believed.

Peter and John visit the temple at the time of evening prayers and heal a community known lame man.  Immediately after being healed, he causes such a stir among the thousands present at the temple that Peter ceases the opportunity to preach Jesus Christ to these onlookers.

Here we examine God's closing arguments to what was first introduced to us in Romans 1 ... the fact that man needs a savior.  All excuses are considered.  All rebuttals are heard, and the final conclusion is that ALL HAVE SINNED.

What is the chief benefit the Jew had over the Gentile?  What is the very thing that God magnifies even above His very name?  The answer to both questions is ... the word of God!  

Here we finish our examination of the events that occurred on the day of Pentecost, and what a conclusion to the events that started the church!  Open your Bibles and let's see the Holy Ghost work.

The day of Pentecost has come, and the Holy Ghost is about to work through Peter to preach a grand message to the nation of Israel that results in thousands getting saved by the grace of God.  It doesn't get much better than this ... so open your Bibles and let's examine this passage.

A very important lesson that I've personally learned over the years is that "my ministry" isn't mine.  This is God's ministry and He's simply given me, and you, a place in it.  Why?  Simply to work toward His grand purposes regarding the children of men.  This truth is shown throughout these verses and lays the foundation for the wonderful truths presented on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2.  Open your Bibles and let's study the word of God.

The first instruction given to the early church was to preach everywhere.  Begin at Jerusalem, then Judea, Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth.  This lesson details that instruction.