Thematic Bible: Empowered
Thematic Bible
Peter » Empowered » Enduing him with boldness and courage
When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus.
But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it's right in the sight of God [for us] to listen to you rather than to God, you decide; for we are unable to stop speaking about what we have seen and heard."
Peter » Empowered » Qualifying him to become a medium of the "spirit" to the gentiles
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message.
Peter » Empowered » Making his prayer effective in the raising of tabitha
Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down, prayed, and turning toward the body said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up.
Peter » Empowered » Giving him wisdom to instruct penitent sinners
But Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed to them: “Men of Judah and all you residents of Jerusalem, let me explain this to you and pay attention to my words.
Peter » Empowered » Making him a channel of blessing to the sick
As a result, they would carry the sick out into the streets and lay them on cots and mats so that when Peter came by, at least his shadow might fall on some of them.