S1E278-Acts 3-4: The Right Words
Distinguished Producer Lifespring Family Berean Brother Paul of Seattle Associate Producer Timothy LaFontaine Podcast Introduction Today is Gospel Saturday, and our reading will be Acts 3-4. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Ch...
First published
07/13/2024
Genres:
religion
christianity
education
self improvement
Listen to this episode
Summary
Distinguished Producer Lifespring Family Berean Brother Paul of Seattle Associate Producer Timothy LaFontaine Podcast Introduction Today is Gospel Saturday, and our reading will be Acts 3-4. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, too. Plus we have two prayer requests. I’m calling today’s episode “The Right Words“ Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Ben White on Unsplash Comments on Acts 3 and 4 In chapter 4, after Peter and John were arrested for talking about Jesus after the lame beggar was healed, and they were standing before the religious leaders, they were asked, "By what power, or in what name, have you done this?”, what does scripture say happened? It says, “Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them…” Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit! Do you remember how often Peter would put his foot in his mouth when He was with Jesus? Sure, he got a few things right, but he often said exactly the wrong things, didn’t he? And now that he is filled with the Holy Spirit, God speaks just the right words through him. Earlier in this chapter, we are told that after he preached, the number of the men added to the church was now about five thousand. The day before it was three thousand. So the Holy Spirit’s filling has made him a powerful and convincing speaker, wouldn’t you say? What happened on the night that Jesus was crucified? Peter wouldn't even admit to knowing Jesus. He was afraid and perhaps even ashamed to acknowledge Jesus. And now, the words he speaks have brought about five thousand men to believe in Jesus. And we don’t know how many more women there were. So many of us are afraid to stand up and speak the name of Jesus. Here in Acts chapter four, Peter says to the religious leaders, “…if we are on trial today for a benefit done to a sick man, as to how this man has been made well, 10let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead-by this name this man stands here before you in good health. 11He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which became the chief corner stone. 12And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." How is that for boldness? Now get this: “13Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus.” Why did they recognize them as having been with Jesus? Because of the Holy Spirit’s speaking through them! They spoke in the same way as Jesus did! Well of course they did! God is One. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit have the same message because they are One. The point to take away from this is that if you will let the Holy Spirit speak through you, you will have the right words to say…words that are from God and words that will change the hearts of people. And my friend, we need this kind of filling of the Holy Spirit as much today as they needed Him that day, because there are those who tell us, like the religious leaders told them, “Do not speak of Jesus!” You know it’s true, and it is only getting worse. If you are a believer, be ready to yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit. You will be amazed at what He will do through you.
Duration
Parent Podcast
Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind
View PodcastSimilar Episodes
Introduction
Release Date: 10/08/2023
Description: Transcript This Episode Letting you know what to expect with this podcast. Hosted by the OG Godcaster, Steve Webb, the Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind is a re-do, a rerun, an encore, a re-broadcast of season 12 of the Lifespring! One Year Bible. This Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind exists because the original show is... The post Introduction first appeared on Lifespring! Media.
Explicit: No
S1E071-Ruth 1-4: A Love Story
Release Date: 12/19/2023
Description: Podcast Introduction The Book of Ruth No Commentary Today Thanks for your patience. Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-4 NIV The Ploofs and the Webbs Support This a value for value podcast. There are no advertisers because advertising equals censorship. If you enjoy the Lifespring One Year Bible Rewind, decide... The post S1E071-Ruth 1-4: A Love Story first appeared on Lifespring! Media.
Explicit: No
S1E114-Psalms 48-50: This Is Love
Release Date: 01/31/2024
Description: Podcast Introduction Today’s Bible Translation Support This a value for value podcast. There are no advertisers because advertising equals censorship. If you enjoy the Lifespring One Year Bible Rewind, decide how much value it brings to you. Only you can make that determination. Then put a number on the value and donate here: SUPPORT. The... The post S1E114-Psalms 48-50: This Is Love first appeared on Lifespring! Media.
Explicit: No
S1E111-1 Corinthians 15-16: There Is Proof
Release Date: 01/28/2024
Description: Podcast Introduction Today’s Bible Translation Support This a value for value podcast. There are no advertisers because advertising equals censorship. If you enjoy the Lifespring One Year Bible Rewind, decide how much value it brings to you. Only you can make that determination. Then put a number on the value and donate here: SUPPORT. The... The post S1E111-1 Corinthians 15-16: There Is Proof first appeared on Lifespring! Media.
Explicit: No
Similar Podcasts
Lifespring! One Year Bible
Release Date: 09/09/2020
Authors: Steve Webb
Description: This is the award winning podcast hosted by the O.G. Godcaster, Steve Webb. Achieve consistency in reading the Bible. There is a new episode for you every day of the week. We will read the entire Bible in one year. Follow now so you won't miss an episode!On Sunday we read from the Epistles, Monday we read from the Law, Tuesday from one of the books of History, Wednesday are readings from the Psalms, Thursday we read from one of the Poetry books, Friday we read from one of the books of Prophecy, and Saturday we read from the Gospels. Show length varies between 10 and 30 minutes.After completing the day's chapters, host Steve Webb shares a short commentary on that day's reading.Love to have you along!
Explicit: No
Lifespring! Media All Shows
Release Date: 09/08/2020
Authors: Steve Webb
Description: This is where you will hear all the content produced by Lifespring! Media. The flagship show is "LIfespring!", which was the world's first Christian podcast not based on repurposed church sermons. Host Steve Webb, the O.G. Godcaster, discusses a varied mix of subjects from "If there is really a God, why do horrible things happen in the world?" to "Does God hate gays?". In addition, there are interviews, music and lots more fun. Other shows in the Lifespring! Media family are "Lifespring! HymnStories", "In Touch With God's Character", "Lifespring! One Year Bible", and "The Lifespring! Weekend Music Show".
Explicit: No
Berean One Year Bible
Release Date: 12/30/2021
Authors: Max Edmiston
Description: The One Year Berean Bible follows the One Year Bible 365 daily readings of Old Testament, New Testament, Psalm, and Proverbs. This is a parallel Bible using Berean Study Bible for Old Testament and Berean Literal Bible for New Testament.
Explicit: No
Royal Coffee
Release Date: 04/30/2021
Authors: Kent Fischer
Description: A study through the Bible in one year
Explicit: No
Lifespring Foursquare
Release Date: 08/20/2020
Authors: Dan Bursch
Description: Lifespring Foursquare
Explicit: No
LifeSpring Bible Church
Release Date: 09/11/2020
Authors: LifeSpring Bible Church
Description: LifeSpring Bible Church is a Christian non-denominational church in Anchorage, Alaska. We don't care how messy your life is, we are a mess too! We are a family of broken people for broken people, discovering healing together. Visit us at https://www.lifespringak.comLike us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/lifespringak
Explicit: No
One Year Bible Podcast
Release Date: 09/11/2020
Authors: One Year Bible
Description: Listen to the entire Bible in a year - Join us each day for Bible readings broadcast daily from Atlanta, Georgia. Visit us on the web at www.oneyearbiblepodcast.com
Explicit: No
Bible in One Year
Release Date: 08/12/2020
Authors: Alpha International
Description: Each day receive a Psalm or Proverbs, New Testament and Old Testament reading plus amazing commentary from Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha International, to walk you through each day’s scriptures.
Explicit: No
wearelifespring
Release Date: 09/24/2020
Authors: wearelifespring
Description: Weekly messages from Lifespring
Explicit: No
The Journey
Release Date: 11/30/2021
Authors: Chris Mulpas / New Life Church of Christ
Description: A daily podcast reading through the Bible chronologically in one year.
Explicit: No
BibleTrack Daily Reading - NKJV
Release Date: 08/12/2020
Authors: Pastor Wayne D. Turner
Description: BibleTrack Audio Daily Reading - NKJV - chronologically through the Bible in one year
Explicit: No
BibleTrack Daily Reading - KJV
Release Date: 08/18/2020
Authors: Pastor Wayne D. Turner
Description: BibleTrack Audio Daily Reading - KJV - chronologically through the Bible in one year
Explicit: No