He is " 'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone. ' Acts 4:11 (NIV) Peter makes sure that the inquirers know Jesus is the One sent from above. He also shows their part in rejecting what God sent to them. This intricate Piece, Person, Christ is what men did not want... Continue Reading →
Oppressed For Good
If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, Acts 4:9 Does it seem strange that the world hates followers of God? God has called all men but only a few see the love and beauty in Who He... Continue Reading →
By What Power?
They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: "By what power or what name did you do this?" Acts 4:7 (NIV) Curing the incurable is not an easy task. Uneducated men elaborating the word of God before the biggest authorities in the church takes inspiration. People´s lives changed, hearts... Continue Reading →
Blessed By
When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways." Acts 3:26 (NIV) Children need parameters within which to live. They start testing their limits right after birth. They need to know how far they can go. They need... Continue Reading →
Until The Time Comes
He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. Acts 3:21 (NIV) The Bible speaks often about times. There is a time for everything. It makes references between the times in the past and uses them to show of times... Continue Reading →
Fulfilling The Foretold
But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Christ would suffer. Acts 3:18 In Peter´s speech to the people can we read important facets of our faith? God promises and God fulfills His promises. Scripture foretells and then those words come to play out in... Continue Reading →
Ignorance
"Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.´ Acts 3:17 (NIV Peter brings attention to the part all have played in the plan of God´s redemption. He lets all know the blame that rests upon us as a people who needed saving. Our tendency towards ourselves and not toward... Continue Reading →
By Faith In Jesus
By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see. Acts 3:16 (NIV) How can God be activated to move in us today? ... Continue Reading →
