May 31, 2026

June 21, 2026
Passage:  Acts 4:1-23

• Acts 4 introduces us to persecution of believers.  Can you think of a time that you were persecuted for your faith?  (Please share.)
• What can we learn from Peter's defense before the Jewish council?  How do you think Peter would encourage us to pray if we are ever in a similar situation?  What confidence(s) did Peter have as he spoke?  (cf Luke 12:11-12; 1 Peter 1:3-9)
• What do you think persecution of believers might look like in our lifetime?  How can we prepare for that?
• How can we assist other believers who are being actively persecuted in lands beyond our borders?  How can we make praying for the persecuted Church a regular part of our prayer life?
• What can we learn from Peter and John's "civil disobedience?"   What is the guiding principle here?  What does the example NOT tell us about obeying authorities?