Bold Prayers

Scripture Texts:  Acts 4:23-31

Introduction.

We have before us a model of how to pray.  This is the longest recorded prayer in the book of Acts.  It is a model, an example for us, to help us to pray, especially in times of trouble.

Let’s consider how a prayer prayed two thousand years ago still speaks into our lives today in twenty-first century post-modern America.

Retreat to pray.

The apostles have been issued a serious threat by the religious and political authorities.  These people had real authority to do some pretty harsh things.  To disobey them would invite severe consequences.

The very first thing they did in the face of this trial and trouble was not to run, hide or complain, but to pray.  The real test of our Christianity is our prayer life and the priority we give to it.

What is prayer?  In simplest terms it is communication with God.  But drill down a bit and consider how radical prayer is.

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