Peter and John in the portico lead to a huge ruckus. The Sadducees (remember when I told you they show up in Acts?) step forward and have an issue with the teaching they were giving about Jesus. The church gains 5000 more believers and these two disciples are thrown in jail. Peter now shares the Gospel with the rulers of the religious parties and are amazed because these are ordinary men that have clearly been with Jesus! This means that they could see Jesus in them and how they acted. Is that true of you?

They were released and rejoiced. I wonder if Peter was thinking of Jesus’ words in John 21. I wonder if he knew this wasn’t the end because he wasn’t old enough yet (check John 21:18-19). I think he preaches with boldness because of the Spirit but is unafraid of the consequences because he finally believes Jesus. Again, is this true of you?

We are also introduced to Barnabas (who becomes Paul’s companion). Barnabas does a curious thing. He sells a field and gives the money to the church. Remember this for chapter 5.