6. Following Jesus Requires Courage

Acts chapter four begins with a very tense moment. Two key leaders of this still relatively small group of Jesus followers have been arrested by the governing Temple officials. There is a sudden pause in the enthusiasm for following Jesus as Peter and John now have to stand in front of the power brokers of the city.  In this pivotal moment for the first disciples, we pay close attention to their response, but also their courageous decision to press forward with the mission they have been given. These examples help teach us a valuable lesson about how we are to respond when life becomes difficult because of our allegiance to King Jesus.    In this teaching, one of our elders, Jerry Anthony will continue our sermon series To The Ends of the Earth by pointing out where each of these Christians found their courage to carry on in the face of adversity.