Persecution Begins
Acts 4:1-12 · April 23, 2023
This message explores the early church’s first persecution in Acts 4. Peter’s testimony before the Sanhedrin highlights the power of Jesus’ name, salvation through Christ alone, and the call to remain faithful and rejoice when facing persecution.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:39 The priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them (Acts 4:1-2)
03:03 What the Bible has to say about persecution (Matthew 5:10-12; John 15:18-19; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Revelation 2:10)
13:42 A disturbance in the temple (Acts 4:1-2)
16:59 The harvest is ripe — many are ready to be saved right now (Acts 4:3-7; Matthew 10:17-20)
21:45 Peter realizes the absurdity from the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:8-9)
23:18 Top Christian relief organizations
24:49 Peter’s statement to the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:10)
25:15 The power of the name of Jesus (John 14:13-14)
28:19 Ask anything according to His will (1 John 5:14-15; Philippians 2:9-11)
31:34 The Chief Cornerstone (Acts 4:11; Psalm 118:21-24)
32:56 No other name under heaven (Acts 4:12; Romans 10:13)
33:28 We will have persecution; rejoice in it
34:15 Let the persecution be for Christ
35:00 Never forget the power in the name of Jesus
35:57 Closing prayer
