08/23/26 - Pastor Bryan Roberts - Miracles, Persecution, and Prison Break

Miracles, Persecution, & Prison Break Acts 5:15-21 KJV 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. 17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. 19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, 20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. 21 And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. Motive Matters When Giving.   Great Fear Came Upon All The Church Great Faith Purity and Power Go Hand In Hand Heb. 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Miracles “that they brought the sick out into the streets, laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them” (Acts 5:15). “And They Were Healed Every One” (Acts 5:16). Persecution Zelos: envy, jealousy, and contentious rivalry Prison Break Mark 16:20 “And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.” John 10:10-11 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”