A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
How did the resurrection change the apostles’ witness?
Peter proclaims Jesus raised from the dead, and the church prays for boldness to keep speaking under pressure.
Read the passage in context
- Acts 4:1–31 · KJV
The sermon begins with Acts 4 and traces confidence in the risen Christ into the public witness of ordinary believers.
From the passage to daily life
Look at the sequence after Peter and John are released. The believers return to their community, pray together, and ask for boldness. Resurrection faith becomes a shared response to intimidation.
Discussion and reflection
- How did the resurrection change the apostles’ witness?
Peter proclaims Jesus raised from the dead, and the church prays for boldness to keep speaking under pressure.
- What did the church ask for when threatened?
Acts 4:29–30 records a prayer for bold speech and for God to work through Jesus’ name.
Put the study into practice
Write a one-sentence explanation of why the resurrection matters to your witness.
Historical source · Ever Increasing Faith (1924), chapter 7, pp. 62–67 · Open the original scan
