10 Let me clearly state to all of you and to all the people of Israel that he was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the man you crucified but whom God raised from the dead.
Acts 4:10 NLT



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. Acts 4:13 NLT



29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Acts 4:29 NLT



Make Me Bold



HOW AMAZED ARE PEOPLE BY YOUR BOLDNESS?

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29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. 30 Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:29-31 NLT



18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. Then he told them, 20 “Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!” Acts 5:18-20 NLT



• ATTRIBUTES OF BOLDNESS



• Boldness almost always triggers spiritual opposition.



18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. Acts 5:18 NLT



• If you’re not ready to face opposition for your obedience to God, you’re not ready to be used by God.



• Boldness often releases God’s miracles.



19 But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. Acts 5:19 NLT



• When you walk in obedience to God, you won’t be surprised by the miracles of God.



• Boldness always requires faith.



20 “Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!” 21 So at daybreak the apostles entered the Temple, as they were told, and immediately began teaching. Acts 5:20-21 NLT