The story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts Chapter 5 is a lesson for the church to be more mindful that God isn’t impressed by outward appearances. As Pastor Brett Meador shares with us this vivid example from Today’s Word, it’s revealed in the early church how hypocrisy can quietly grow when people care more about appearing spiritual than a genuine surrendering to God.

From our study of the book of Acts we’ve not only learned of the miracle of a beggar lame from birth, who was healed. But the various reactions of the nearby crowds, as well as the opportunity of Peter and John to preach that would grieve the religious leaders. But coming up in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador also highlights the results of the prayerful support of the body of believers.

The religious leaders were furious with Peter and John in Acts 4 for preaching the name of Jesus, and forbid them to do so. Despite mounting persecution, the church gathered to pray for boldness and courage to continue declaring the truth and power of the gospel including to those who opposed them. From Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador illustrates the church’s call to prayer.

In Acts Chapter 4, the early church faced opposition after God heals a lame man. Yet, having been brought before the grieving religious leaders, Peter and John stood boldly, refusing to stay silent about Jesus Christ. And despite the Sadducees’ unwillingness to believe what the saw and heard was true, Pastor Brett Meador assures God was glorified in Today’s Word.

After healing a crippled man and preaching about Jesus, Peter and John were brought before the intimidating religious leaders, the same ones that had condemned Jesus to death. As Peter bravely declared salvation can only come through Jesus, Pastor Brett Meador takes note of how the demonstration of such a bold witness is one for all believers to follow from Today’s Word.

After healing a crippled man and preaching about Jesus, Peter and John were brought before the intimidating religious leaders, the same ones that had condemned Jesus to death. As Peter bravely declared salvation can only come through Jesus, Pastor Brett Meador takes note of how the demonstration of such a bold witness is one for all believers to follow from Today’s Word.

Acts Chapter 4 records the growing opposition against the early church after Peter and John healed a lame man and then preached Jesus Christ to the astonished crowd. Arrested by the religious leaders, the gospel of Jesus remained the message of the determined Peter. Pastor Brett Meador draws a lesson of remaining faithful even when facing opposition in Today’s Word.

In Acts Chapter 3 a lame beggar was suddenly healed, drawing amazement from the crowd at the temple. But the miracle made for a golden opportunity for Peter to point people to the risen Savior. In Today’s Word Pastor Brett Meador highlights how Peter boldly preached, even to the religious leaders, of the need for repentance to the One who has power to restore broken lives.

The apostles Peter and John were used in the healing of a lame man. Though the one receiving the miracle would have much to say, Peter knew that what many gathered there needed to hear about even more – was the gospel of Jesus Christ. Beginning in Acts Chapter 3 verse 1 in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador highlights the power of faith, and the necessity of repentance.

After the healing of a crippled man, Peter addressed a marveling crowd that had gathered in Acts Chapter 3, telling them about the promised Messiah whom was rejected and crucified, yet fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. Pastor Brett Meador reflects that central to Peter’s teaching – was what Jesus accomplished as Son of God sent for our salvation, as recorded in Today’s Word.