June 6th New Testament Readings

Acts 4:1-37
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New Testament - In our Acts readings today, I found it very interesting that Peter and John found themselves before the same 70 member Sanhedrin that Jesus found himself before when he was sentenced to death.  Peter and John avoided death in this case, and Jesus' name and power was proclaimed before the high council in a powerful way.  Caiaphas you'll recall from John 18:14: "Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be good if one man died for the people."  Well, the Spirit of Jesus was once again before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin through the boldness of Peter and John!

I love reading about the early church praying and sharing their possessions after Peter and John were released!  Have you ever prayed a prayer that was anything like verses 29 & 30?  Wow... "And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give your servants great boldness in their preaching. Send your healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus."  Think we could learn something about prayer from this early church community in Acts 4?  How often do you pray with a group of people outside of a regular church service?  Think this would be a powerful thing to do? Below is a beautiful fresco on the wall in a small church in the French Alps of "The Community in Prayer" from Acts 4 today:

Bible.org's commentary on our Acts readings today titled "Truth or Consequences" is at this link.

Worship Video: Today's readings reminded me of the awesome Newsboys' song "God's Not Dead:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_OTz-lpDjw

Do you think God is dead?  Click here for LIFE!

Comments from You & Questions of the Day:  We read about the boldness of Peter and John in Acts chapter 4 today.  Do you think we are called to be bold in our faith?  Why?  What are some ways that we should be bold in our faith?  What are some ways in which you are bold in your faith today?  What are some ways you want to become bolder in your faith?  Also, what verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!

Acts 4:1-37
~ Click here to read today's Scripture on Bible Gateway ~
~ Listen to today's Scripture with The ESV Bible ~

New Testament - In our Acts readings today, I found it very interesting that Peter and John found themselves before the same 70 member Sanhedrin that Jesus found himself before when he was sentenced to death.  Peter and John avoided death in this case, and Jesus' name and power was proclaimed before the high council in a powerful way.  Caiaphas you'll recall from John 18:14: "Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be good if one man died for the people."  Well, the Spirit of Jesus was once again before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin through the boldness of Peter and John!

I love reading about the early church praying and sharing their possessions after Peter and John were released!  Have you ever prayed a prayer that was anything like verses 29 & 30?  Wow... "And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give your servants great boldness in their preaching. Send your healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus."  Think we could learn something about prayer from this early church community in Acts 4?  How often do you pray with a group of people outside of a regular church service?  Think this would be a powerful thing to do? Below is a beautiful fresco on the wall in a small church in the French Alps of "The Community in Prayer" from Acts 4 today:

Bible.org's commentary on our Acts readings today titled "Truth or Consequences" is at this link.

Worship Video: Today's readings reminded me of the awesome Newsboys' song "God's Not Dead:"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_OTz-lpDjw

Do you think God is dead?  Click here for LIFE!

Comments from You & Questions of the Day:  We read about the boldness of Peter and John in Acts chapter 4 today.  Do you think we are called to be bold in our faith?  Why?  What are some ways that we should be bold in our faith?  What are some ways in which you are bold in your faith today?  What are some ways you want to become bolder in your faith?  Also, what verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

p.s. I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Bible Blog ministry today! Please also consider partnering with us by financially supporting this ministry. Thank you!