How can we boldly proclaim Jesus' name like Peter in Acts 4:10? Verse Focus Acts 4:10: “Then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.” What Made Peter Bold • Filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 4:8) • Convinced by firsthand resurrection evidence (Acts 2:32; 3:15) • Grounded in Scripture, quoting it freely (Acts 2:16–21; 4:11) • Feared God above human authority (Acts 4:19) • Lived a repentant, obedient life (Acts 3:19; 5:29) Cultivating the Same Boldness Today • Seek continual filling of the Spirit (Luke 11:13; Acts 1:8) • Abide daily in God’s Word (Joshua 1:8; Colossians 3:16) • Pray specifically for courage to speak (Acts 4:29–31; Ephesians 6:19–20) • Rest in Jesus’ absolute authority (Matthew 28:18–20) • Keep the resurrection central in thought and speech (1 Corinthians 15:3–4) • Pursue holiness; the righteous are “bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1; 1 Peter 1:15–16) Practical Ways to Proclaim Jesus’ Name • Share your personal testimony of salvation (Mark 5:19–20; Revelation 12:11) • Speak Scripture directly; God’s Word carries power (Hebrews 4:12) • Present the full gospel—sin, cross, resurrection, repentance, faith (1 Corinthians 15:1–4) • Combine compassionate action with verbal witness (Acts 3:6–7, 16) • Turn everyday conversations toward spiritual truth (John 4:7–26) • Stand firm when pressured; obedience to God comes first (Daniel 3:16–18; Acts 5:40–42) Promises That Sustain Bold Witness • “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you” (Acts 1:8) • “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5) • “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) A Closing Charge Filled with the Spirit, grounded in Scripture, and certain of the risen Christ, step forward and speak His name. Trust the Lord to honor every faithful word and to open hearts just as He did through Peter. |
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