Fusion: week of 2/14

FAMILY THEME: THE CHURCH PERSEVERES

Acts 4:1-31

As the early church grew, the rulers and religious leaders began to

take notice. Acts 4 highlights some of the early opposition the young

church faced and three keys to persevering in the face of resistance.

1.  Have the Right Answer

     (Acts 4:1-12;  18-20)

     Peter used the opportunity he was given to point others to Christ

     and to share the gospel, despite being told by human authorities

     not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.

 
2.  Don't Let Your Confidence Waver

     (Acts 4:13-22)

     Peter and John did not waver in the face of opposition because

     their courage and confidence were rooted in Christ.

 
3.  Know Who to Lean On

     (Acts 4:23-31)

     When things get tough, believers must rely on one another for

     support as well as on God through prayer.