Book: I Am N

I Peter 1:1-9

We must continue to live as Christians.

• II Peter 1:5-11

• We can’t turn and run in the face of persecution.

• II Peter 3:17-18

• I Peter 2:13-16, 19-20 – Do right to silence foolish men.

• I Peter 3:15 – This verse was written to people under persecution!

• I Peter 5:2-3 – These people were under persecution. They were to keep serving and not fold under pressure.

We can’t please everyone, so focus on pleasing God!

• Luke 19:5-8 – Zaccheus and grumblers

• Studies show that ministers are often afraid of offending those who come to them for help and advice.

• Isaiah 30:9-11 – These people didn’t want to hear God!

• Acts 5:27-29 – The apostles decided to obey God rather than men.

• I Peter 2:17-19 – Be submissive even to those who are unreasonable.

• James 4:1-8

• Pleasing God must be our priority.

Acts 4:32-5:42

Acts 4:35 – “Lay them at the apostles’ feet” means they put things under control of the apostles. The money was specifically given to needy Christians.

Acts 5:1-11 – Ananias and Sapphira

• Acts 5:3 – “Satan filled your heart” is a figure of speech (compare James 5:4; Romans 6:16). Satan didn’t physically take control of them.

• These phrases are used interchangeably:

  • “lie to the Holy Spirit” (Acts 5:3)

  • “lied … to God” (Acts 5:4)

  • “put the Spirit of God to the test” (Acts 5:9)

• The text makes a distinction between money that is “one’s own” and that which is “common” (Acts 4:32). Chapter 5 makes the same distinction (Acts 5:2, 4). This is good to remember when thinking about the use of the treasury.

Acts 5:17-42 – “they laid hands on them”

• Note the difference between the people and the leaders:

• Acts 5:41-42 – This is the attitude we should have about persecution!

• Psalms 139:1-3, 13-16 – God knows us at every place and every time.
• Jeremiah 1:5

• Life begins in the womb at conception.
• Brephos (baby): Luke 1:39-44; 2:12, 16 – Same word used for baby after birth and before birth.
• Huios (son): Luke 1:57, 36 – Same word used before and after birth.
• Syllambano (conceive): Luke 1:36, 24, 31; 2:21
• Exodus 21:22-25 – God demanded protection for the unborn child. The child was alive!
  • Yeled [child/youth]yatza [go out, come out, bring out]
  • Does not mean “miscarriage” like nephel (Job 3:16; Psalms 58:8; Ecclesiastes 6:3) or shakol (Exodus 23:25; Hosea 9:14)

• It means abortion is murder because it deliberately ends an innocent life.
  • Genesis 1:26-27; 9:6
  • Romans 1:29
  • James 2:26

• No, not if those choices break God’s laws. Biblically, we should start with the understanding that we belong to God.
• Romans 6:11-13; 12:1-2
• Matthew 16:24-25; 25:14-30
• Luke 17:10
• I Corinthians 6:15-20

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg0_G-3xTvk
• Size
• Level of development
• Environment
• Degree of dependency

Acts 4:1-31

Revelation 2:9-10

Acts 4:8 – Compare Peter’s actions in Luke 22:54-62.

Acts 4:7, 10, 12, 17, 18, 30 – “By the name of Jesus Christ”

• The Greek word for name (onoma, 3686) can certainly refer to one’s appellations (“Jesus”, “Peter”, etc.), but it often refers to the person, not just their name. That can include the person’s authority, reputation, power, and so forth. Examples:

  • Matthew 10:22

  • Matthew 12:21

  • Matthew 19:29

  • Matthew 28:19

  • Luke 10:17

  • Luke 10:20

  • Luke 24:47

  • John 1:12

  • John 2:23

  • John 17:6

  • Acts 2:21

  • Acts 2:38

  • Acts 3:6

  • Acts 3:16

  • Acts 4:7

  • Acts 4:10

  • Acts 4:12

  • Acts 4:17

  • Acts 4:18

  • Acts 4:30

• Acting in the name of Jesus is more than just saying His name. It’s acting by His authority.

• Ephesians 1:20

Acts 4:24 – Contrast this demonstration of faith with Moses’ behavior in Exodus 5:22-23.

Acts 4:25 – See Psalms 2:1-12.