Acts 12:1-25

Have you ever found yourself in a situation when your only hope was prayer?


What happened to James and Peter? Who was the leader who was persecuting the church? Why do you think the Lord saved Peter but allowed James to be killed?


While Peter was in prison, what was the church doing? Why is this important? How were their prayers answered?


How are God’s fingerprints all over the story of Peter’s rescue? Why do you think the church had trouble believing it was true? Do you ever question that God would answer your prayer?


What happened to those who persecuted the church? To the guards? To Herod?


Charles Spurgeon said: “God’s power is not limited by human circumstances. When we pray, we invite Him to work beyond what we can imagine.” How can we be praying for God to work in a mighty way in our lives, our families, and our church?


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