The church was now increasing daily and immediately after Peter's speech in chapter 3, the authorities took hold of them.....yet the believers had increased to five thousand men.Peter and John Before the CouncilAct 4:1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,Act 4:2 Being… Continue reading Speech #3: Peter given the opportunity to speak Acts 4:8 ….
Category: Major Speeches in The Book of Acts
Speech #2: Acts 3 – Peter speaks after healing the lame man
This healing resulted in a great commotion.Peter Speaks in Solomon's PorticoAct 3:11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.Note how Peter uses this opportunity to again proclaim Jesus Christ who was raised from the dead.In… Continue reading Speech #2: Acts 3 – Peter speaks after healing the lame man
1st Major Speech – Peter Acts 2:14
Acts 2:14 Peter PentecostThis speech follows immediately after the miracle of mixed language tongues that excited Jersusalm and the Jews on the day of Pentacost.The Coming of the Holy SpiritAct 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.Act 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as… Continue reading 1st Major Speech – Peter Acts 2:14
Speeches in the Book of Acts
Some while back I prepared a study guide to the major speeches in the Book of Acts.Over the next few weeks of posts, I intend to capture and post the content of each of these passages, and perhaps make a brief comment on one or more verses within the speech.This is a study we did… Continue reading Speeches in the Book of Acts