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Feel THE Heat                   Acts 4:1-12               February 15th, 2026

1. What countries can you think of where Christianity would be illegal? What factors contribute to the hostility toward Christianity?

2. How do you feel when you hear stories about heroic martyrs, or stories of horrible persecution around the world? In what ways does this put your own difficulties into practice?

3. When have you felt pressure to soften the message of Christianity? How did you handle the situation? Would you have done anything differently?

4. Look first at John 18:15-18 and 25-27. How do you think Peter felt at this time? Now look at Acts 4:13 along with verses 19-20. What changed for Peter?

5. Looking at Acts 4:1-3, what is it about the resurrection that is so disturbing to these religious leaders? What evidence is most compelling for you about the veracity of Christ’s resurrection?

6. Read over Peter’s answer to the tribunal in verses 8-12. What stands out to you here? Why do you think this group is making such a deal out of this healing?

7. What is meant in verse 11 by “the stone that you builders rejected?” (See Psalm 118:22 for background.)

8. How do you respond when your faith is questioned or challenged? What does this text teach about courage in sharing the gospel?

9. How can we respectfully, but confidently, speak truth in a culture that may oppose Christian beliefs? Begin to pray for boldness in speaking about your faith in Christ.