“Let Me Give You a Heads Up”

“Let Me Give You a Heads Up”

Acts 4:1-5
Acts 23:30 reads, “When I was informed of a plot to be carried out against the man, I sent
him to you at once. I also ordered his accusers to present to you their case against him.” (NIV)
This verse records a letter written by Claudius Lysias to Governor Felix explaining why he is
sending Apostle Paul to Caesarea. There are countless people who have encountered
situations and felt they could have been better prepared for it. Could it be that many
Christians do not readily share their faith with others because no one ever explained
to them the possible outcomes? This lesson is designed to share common responses that
can take place when believers witness to others.

Breakdown of Acts Chapter 4

1. The on the Apostles Verses 1-22
2. The by the Apostles Verses 23-31
3. The of the Apostles Verses 32-37

1. Believers should know that can be a common response when witnessing to others.
Verses 1-2
“While Peter and John were speaking to the people, they were confronted by the
priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees. 2) These
leaders were very disturbed that Peter and John were teaching the people that
through Jesus there is a resurrection of the dead.” (NLT)

2. Believers should know that can be a common response when witnessing to others.
Verse 3
“They arrested them and, since it was already evening, put them in jail until
morning.” (NLT)

3. Believers should know that can be a common response when witnessing to others.
Verse 4
“But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so the number of men
who believed now totaled about 5,000.” (NLT)

4. Believers should know that can be a common response when witnessing to others.
Verse 13
“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and
John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the
Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” (NLT)

5. Believers should know that can be a common response when witnessing to others.
Verses 17-18
“But to keep them from spreading their propaganda any further, we must warn them
not to speak to anyone in Jesus’ name again.” 18) So they called the apostles back in
and commanded them never again to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.” (NLT)