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    1. The devotion guidelines instruct families to keep devotions short, read Scripture together, discuss how to apply the lesson, and pray for each other. 2. The Scripture passage describes how the apostles performed signs and wonders, and many people became believers as they were healed. However, the religious leaders grew jealous and imprisoned the apostles. 3. That night, an angel freed the apostles and told them to continue preaching, which they did boldly before the religious leaders.

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    1. The devotion guidelines instruct families to keep devotions short, read Scripture together, discuss how to apply the lesson, and pray for each other. 2. The Scripture passage describes how the apostles performed signs and wonders, and many people became believers as they were healed. However, the religious leaders grew jealous and imprisoned the apostles. 3. That night, an angel freed the apostles and told them to continue preaching, which they did boldly before the religious leaders.

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    1. The devotion guidelines instruct families to keep devotions short, read Scripture together, discuss how to apply the lesson, and pray for each other. 2. The Scripture passage describes how the apostles performed signs and wonders, and many people became believers as they were healed. However, the religious leaders grew jealous and imprisoned the apostles. 3. That night, an angel freed the apostles and told them to continue preaching, which they did boldly before the religious leaders.

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    Devotion Guidelines: Devotion Guidelines:

    1. Keep it short and interactive 1. Keep it short and interactive


    2. Read the Scripture passage together. 2. Read the Scripture passage together.
    3. Discuss how you and your family members will apply the lesson. 3. Discuss how you and your family members will apply the lesson.
    4. Pray for each other and ask for God's help to apply what you have learned. 4. Pray for each other and ask for God's help to apply what you have learned.

    Read Together: Read Together:


    Acts 5:12-16 12At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were taking place Acts 5:12-16 12At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were taking place
    among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s portico. 13 But none of among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s portico. 13 But none of
    the rest dared to associate with them; however, the people held them in high esteem. 14 And the rest dared to associate with them; however, the people held them in high esteem. 14 And
    all the more believers in the Lord, multitudes of men and women, were constantly added to all the more believers in the Lord, multitudes of men and women, were constantly added to
    their number, 15 to such an extent that they even carried the sick out into the streets and laid their number, 15 to such an extent that they even carried the sick out into the streets and laid
    them on cots and pallets, so that when Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on any them on cots and pallets, so that when Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on any
    one of them. 16 Also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming one of them. 16 Also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming
    together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all
    being healed. 17 But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect being healed. 17 But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect
    of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy. 18 They laid hands on the apostles of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy. 18 They laid hands on the apostles
    and put them in a public jail. and put them in a public jail.

    Acts 5:19-25 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, Acts 5:19-25 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison,
    and taking them out he said, 20 “Go, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole and taking them out he said, 20 “Go, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole
    message of this Life.” 21 Upon hearing this, they entered into the temple about daybreak message of this Life.” 21 Upon hearing this, they entered into the temple about daybreak
    and began to teach. Now when the high priest and his associates came, they called the and began to teach. Now when the high priest and his associates came, they called the
    Council together, even all the Senate of the sons of Israel, and sent orders to the prison house Council together, even all the Senate of the sons of Israel, and sent orders to the prison house
    for them to be brought. 22 But the officers who came did not find them in the prison; and they for them to be brought. 22 But the officers who came did not find them in the prison; and they
    returned and reported back, 23 saying, “We found the prison house locked quite securely returned and reported back, 23 saying, “We found the prison house locked quite securely
    and the guards standing at the doors; but when we had opened up, we found no one inside.” and the guards standing at the doors; but when we had opened up, we found no one inside.”
    24 Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they 24 Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they
    were greatly perplexed about them as to what would come of this. 25 But someone came and were greatly perplexed about them as to what would come of this. 25 But someone came and
    reported to them, “The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching reported to them, “The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching
    the people!” the people!”

    Acts 5:27-42 When they had brought them, they stood them before the Council. The high Acts 5:27-42 When they had brought them, they stood them before the Council. The high
    priest questioned them, 28 saying, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this priest questioned them, 28 saying, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this
    name, and yet, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and intend to bring this man’s name, and yet, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and intend to bring this man’s
    blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than
    men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had put to death by hanging Him men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had put to death by hanging Him
    on a cross. 31 He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, on a cross. 31 He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior,
    to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these things; to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these things;
    and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” 33 But when they and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” 33 But when they
    heard this, they were cut to the quick and intended to kill them. 34 But a Pharisee named heard this, they were cut to the quick and intended to kill them. 34 But a Pharisee named
    Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in the Council and gave Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in the Council and gave
    orders to put the men outside for a short time. orders to put the men outside for a short time.
    35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. 36 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. 36
    For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four
    hundred men joined up with him. But he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed hundred men joined up with him. But he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed
    and came to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census and came to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census
    and drew away some people after him; he too perished, and all those who followed him were and drew away some people after him; he too perished, and all those who followed him were
    scattered. 38 So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them scattered. 38 So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them
    alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is of God, you alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is of God, you
    will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God.” will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God.”
    40 They took his advice; and after calling the apostles in, they flogged them and ordered 40 They took his advice; and after calling the apostles in, they flogged them and ordered
    them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then released them. 41 So they went on their way them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then released them. 41 So they went on their way
    from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer
    shame for His name. 42 And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they kept right shame for His name. 42 And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they kept right
    on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ. on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

    Talk Together: Talk Together:


    1. In verses 12-18, what kind of works did the apostles do? How did people 1. In verses 12-18, what kind of works did the apostles do? How did people
    respond to them? How about the Sadducees? respond to them? How about the Sadducees?
    2. In verses 19-25, what happened when the apostles were in prison? What did 2. In verses 19-25, what happened when the apostles were in prison? What did
    they do as soon as they got out? they do as soon as they got out?
    3. In verses 27-33, how did the apostles respond to the continuous threats and 3. In verses 27-33, how did the apostles respond to the continuous threats and
    opposition of Sadducees to the sharing of the gospel? What was their attitude opposition of Sadducees to the sharing of the gospel? What was their attitude
    like? Would you have responded in the same way? like? Would you have responded in the same way?
    4. In verses 34-42, who did God use to intervene on behalf of Peter and the 4. In verses 34-42, who did God use to intervene on behalf of Peter and the
    others? others?
    5. How does Acts 5 encourage you to be faithful in sharing the good news even 5. How does Acts 5 encourage you to be faithful in sharing the good news even
    when it is difficult? when it is difficult?

    Conviction: Conviction:
    I will persevere in fulfilling the mission of sharing the gospel knowing that God I will persevere in fulfilling the mission of sharing the gospel knowing that God
    is unstoppable. is unstoppable.

    Application: Application:
    What challenges have you encountered in sharing the gospel? How will you What challenges have you encountered in sharing the gospel? How will you
    persevere in telling others about Jesus starting this week? persevere in telling others about Jesus starting this week?

    Pray Together: Pray Together:


    Dear Father, we praise you for Your power and love. Help us to be obedient and Dear Father, we praise you for Your power and love. Help us to be obedient and
    faithful in fulfilling Your mission for us. May Jesus shine brightly in our life – faithful in fulfilling Your mission for us. May Jesus shine brightly in our life –
    our words and actions - so that people will come to know Him their Lord and our words and actions - so that people will come to know Him their Lord and
    Savior, Amen. Savior, Amen.

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