I’m Out | Acts 5:12-42 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
✨🔮 Many miracles were done by the apostles at Solomon’s Portico. Though people admired them, they didn’t join due to fear from Ananias and Sapphira’s fate. However, many believers, both men and women, joined and were healed by Peter’s shadow. Folks from nearby towns brought their sick and possessed, and all were healed. 👏💫
Three groups stayed out despite the excitement: 👀 Spectators who admired from afar but feared commitment; 😠 Sadducees who were jealous and arrested the apostles but were thwarted by an angel; and 🤷♂️ Straddlers like Gamaliel who wouldn’t fully commit. While many believed and were Spirit-filled, these groups missed out on joining the vibrant, powerful movement.
Believers were urged to embrace obedience to the Holy Spirit for a life of power and fulfillment. 🕊️🔑 Fathers were encouraged to be Spirit-filled leaders in their families, stepping up with conviction and commitment. 💪👨👩👧👦