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October 2, 2022

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Reading along with us in Acts? Here’s today’s reading:

Acts 12 (NIV)

Peter’s Miraculous Escape From Prison
1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. 4 After arresting him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out for public trial after the Passover..............Continue Reading

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  1. Acts 12 it said people were praying earnestly and God answered those prayers he sent an Angel to free Peter from prison, a great example for us to remember how important prayer is!

  2. To read the first chapters of Acts and how God orchestrated all his chosen to begin His Church. Is an awesome picture. And here we are today. Over all these years. Started by 12 unschooled men. One of the Pharisees had it right. If it’s of God we won’t be able to stop it. Chapter 12 Herod! Reminds me of many politicians today. I’ll leave it at that. So many people in power think they have the last say. But they are puppets for Gods will on earth and in heaven. God sends an angel to free Peter. Answering the prayers of the church. Peter had much more work to do to further Gods kingdom on earth. That’s why Steve Brock and others are still with us

  3. Best prison escape ever! Imagine and not surprising that Peter thought it a dream that chains would fall off and doors would open all while guards slept all around him. But ALL things are possible and God protects His people!
    On the flip side if you choose to be like Herod and persecute God’s people you may find yourself struck down and eaten by worms.

    Side question for Pastor….why are so many people called something other than their actual name? They do specify it that way but it still can make things confusing to keep track of.

    1. Are you referring to John Mark in this chapter or others as well? I think in his case his name was John Mark and was known by some as John and others by Mark. Luke just wants all to know who he is talking about. And btw, he is also the Mark believed to have written the 2nd gospel.

  4. Chapter 13. Paul and barnabus. God always has a barnabus. A Paul and a Timothy in your life. Great team work. The Holy Spirit lead these 2 men Paul addressed the Jews giving them their own history. In order to have their attention. Many came to believe and here come the pompous jews filled with jealousy!! Didn’t care about the truth!! Love Paul’s words verse 46. We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourself worthy of eternal life. Wow. That would have cut me to the bone after listening to his speaking. Harden hearts no worse human condition

  5. It is important to note that this is not the same Herod of Jesus’ birth or the one He met in the last week of His life. All of the Herods sought to maintain allegiance to Rome and some connection to their Jewish background. They were pleased to do something that increased their popularity with the people. The fact that James is killed and Peter is imprisoned and freed just reenforces the reality that our lives are in God’s hands and He is the One who makes the calls on things such as this. As Jesus told Peter after He was raised…you follow me. And yet how miraculous Peter’s escape is. 16 soldiers guarding someone appears pretty secure. But things such as that don’t matter when it comes to the power of God. It is neat how the angel leads Peter along and then leaves when he is all set. It is just like God to do His part and then have us do ours. And prayer is one of the main things that is ours!!! And what an answer to prayer Peter’s release was. So shocking they didn’t even realize it when it was right before them.

    And as far as Herod goes, you mess with God’s people and God is going to mess with you…..

  6. God miraculously releases Peter from prison to continue His work.

    I have been thinking a lot about why some die and why some live lately. : / I had thought to myself while Steve had his heart attack, “would it be any less God’s will if he dies?” This, of course, set me to great emotional fear. I realized that no matter what happens. God is good and He does have his purposes. In either event those who believe in Him have assurance of heaven. I’m glad He purposed to have Steve stay here! The circumstances lined up miraculously

  7. These are some things I learned about this passage from the Bible study on Acts:
    Herod killed James and because it pleased the Jews, he planned on killing Peter as well.
    We must watch our desire to become people pleasers, to focus on doing this is not following God. Don’t look for people to provide only what God can provide such as value and acceptance.
    God allowed James to die, but he saved Peter. The plan that God has for one person may not be the same for another person in the same circumstance. When we focus on knowing God and being the person God wants us to be, He frees us from the prison of people pleasing and comparing ourselves to others.

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