EPISODE · May 22, 2016 · 45 MIN
No Good Deed
from HopeInMadison · host Andy Wulff
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people, if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead--by him this man is standing before you well. (Acts 4:8-10 ESV) When someone asks me for money, I’m usually caught off guard. I’m Thanks for taking care of this ladies! I really appreciate of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. (Acts 4:8-10 ESV) "No good deed goes unpunished." If that phrase existed when the apostles lived through the events in Acts 3, they probably would have said it. Last week we saw the miraculous healing of the man lame from birth. This caused a crowd to gather and Peter took the opportunity to declare the person and work of Christ. He pointed back not just to the miracle but to the power, works, and salvation available in Jesus. The people were excited, but the religious leaders weren’t. In fact, the apostles actions and teaching earned them a night in jail. This week we will continue to tell the story of what happened next. I encourage you to take some time and re-read Acts 3-4 before Sunday. It only takes a few minutes. How did their view of Christ motivate their actions? It’s a pretty amazing picture.
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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people, if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead--by him this man is standing before you well. (Acts 4:8-10 ESV) When someone asks me for money, I’m usually caught off guard. I’m Thanks for taking care of this ladies! I really appreciate of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. (Acts 4:8-10 ESV) "No good deed goes unpunished." If that phrase existed when the apostles lived through the events in Acts 3, they probably would have said it. Last week we saw the miraculous healing of the man lame from birth. This caused a crowd to gather and Peter took the opportunity to declare the person and work of Christ. He pointed back not just to the miracle but to the power, works, and salvation available in Jesus. The people were excited, but the religious leaders weren’t. In fact, the apostles actions and teaching earned them a night in jail. This week we will continue to tell the story of what happened next. I encourage you to take some time and re-read Acts 3-4 before Sunday. It only takes a few minutes. How did their view of Christ motivate their actions? It’s a pretty amazing picture.
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