The Sanhedrin is astonished by Peter and John's boldness. These are ordinary men, fishermen with no formal training, no credentials, no pedigree. Yet they speak with unexplainable confidence. The council recognizes they'd been with Jesus. Radical faith that takes kingdom risks demonstrates to others that Jesus has rubbed off on us. The officials are stuck: the healed man stands right there as undeniable proof, and public opinion runs too strong to punish them. So they threaten the apostles to stop teaching in Jesus' name. Peter and John respond with one of Acts' most important statements: whether it's right to listen to you rather than God, you decide, we can't stop speaking about what we've seen and heard. Boldness meets obedience when faithfulness matters more than approval.
What is Acts Daily Devotional Podcast?
What if the story of the early church isn’t just history, but a blueprint for following Jesus today? The Acts Daily Devotional Podcast is a 141-day journey through the book of Acts in the Bible, hosted by Pastor Derek. Each short episode combines Scripture and practical teaching to help inspire your daily chair time with God, whether at home or on your drive to work. Starting April 26, discover how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to advance the mission of Jesus from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.