Speak of the Savior

Be bold and speak of the Savior

1. Speaking of the Savior will bring discomfort to your life. (4:1-4)

Sadducess - One of the three main Jewish schools of thought during the Hellenistic and Roman eras. The Sadducees were noted for strict adherence to the Law of Moses and a rejection of both the notions of resurrection and spirits.

priests from the tribe of Levi

The messiah was an ideal

They like the peace and comfort Rome brought

They deny the resurrection

The were placed in prison

Detained for the night.

2. Speaking of the Savior is proclaiming the salvation that is found only in Jesus Christ of Nazareth. (4:5-12)

Rulers

Elders

Scribes

Annas - ANNAS (Ἃννας, Hannas). A Jewish high priest mentioned in several places in the New Testament (Luke 3:2, John 18:24, Acts 4:6) who was also the father-in-law of Caiaphas (John 18:13).

Annas was appointed high priest sometime around ad 6 by Quirinius, who was the governor of Syria. He served in this office until ca. ad 14–15, when he was removed by Valerius Gratus.

Six of his family members or descendants later served as high priest, the most notable of whom were his son Eleazar and his son-in-law Caiaphas, also known as Joseph, who held the office from ad 18–36 (Matt 26:3–5).

Even after Annas’ official role as high priest ended, he apparently still wielded considerable authority and influence. This is seen most clearly in his presence at the trial of Jesus, when it was in fact Caiaphas who was officially presiding (John 18:12–24). Annas—along with the Sadducees, other priests, and teachers of the law—was also involved in the investigation, questioning, and persecution of the early church in the book of Acts (Acts 4:1–22).

Caiaphas - Called Joseph Caiaphas by Josephus. Annas son in Law. The Jewish high priest during the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Functioned as the high priest from about ad 18 to 36. He is mentioned by name in the books of Matthew, Luke, John, and Acts, and is attested in the writings of Flavius Josephus and possibly on an ossuary recovered in a tomb outside of Jerusalem.

John-A member of the family of high priests in Jerusalem when Annas was high priest (6–16 ad; Acts 4:6). Some Old Latin manuscripts and a few others substitute Jonathan for John.

Alexander- A member of the priestly family and relative

7.b- By what power or in what name have you done this?”

Christian Standard Bible Chapter 4

8 Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit

This is not speaking of the adding of more of the Holy Spirit than he already received but the Greek Verb form used indicates that this is something that happend in the past for is still active in the present. It is used to point out how this is not the same old Peter that has done this.

Acts 4:10 “10 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 and whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing here before you healthy.”

Jesus - Ἰησοῦς - יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua) YHWHYahweh is salvation" or "The LORD saves.

Christian Standard Bible Chapter 4

11 This Jesus is

the stone rejected by you builders,

which has become the cornerstone.,

psalm 118

Acts 4:12 “12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.””

1 Peter 2:1–9 CSB

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all slander. Like newborn infants, desire the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow up into your salvation, if you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, a living stone—rejected by people but chosen and honored by God—you yourselves, as living stones, a spiritual house, are being built to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and honored cornerstone, and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame. So honor will come to you who believe; but for the unbelieving, The stone that the builders rejected— this one has become the cornerstone, and A stone to stumble over, and a rock to trip over. They stumble because they disobey the word; they were destined for this. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

3. Speaking of the Savior can only take place if you spend time with Jesus. (4:13-22)

BOLDNESS

Courage

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the mastery of fear.

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There can be no courage in men unless God supports them by his Word.

John Calvin (French Reformer)

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

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Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die. —G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (Poet and Essayist)

Joshua 1:9 “9 Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.””