Published by Vince Baker Ministries ·
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.”
Acts 10:38 · KJV
Why does Peter include the words doing good?
Power in Acts 10:38 serves people. Peter remembers Jesus' public works as acts of goodness and deliverance, then moves to the cross, resurrection, and forgiveness. Reading the whole speech keeps the healing verse connected to the person Peter proclaims.
How does this shape Christian ministry?
Jesus' example gives ministers a way to examine their motives. A Spirit-empowered ministry should ask whom it serves, whether it speaks truthfully, and whether it draws attention to Jesus. First Corinthians 12 calls spiritual gifts a benefit for the community.
Put it into practice
Read Acts 10:34–43 and write down the verbs Peter uses for Jesus. Choose one act of concrete care you can offer someone this week.
Read the Scripture passages
- Acts 10:34-43 · KJV
- Luke 4:14-21 · KJV
- Matthew 12:22-28 · KJV
- John 20:30-31 · KJV
- 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 · KJV
