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Explore Acts 12 to understand God's power amidst persecution. Witness Peter's miraculous deliverance and how God intervenes in the face of adversity. Reflect on the importance of faithful prayer and trusting in God's ultimate authority.
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The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4 Christians arrested
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4 Christians arrested James executed
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4 Christians arrested James executed Peter imprisoned
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4
God’s power in action Acts 12:5-11
God’s power in action Acts 12:5-11
God’s power in action Acts 12:5-11 “The Lord… Rescued Me”
God’s power in action Acts 12:5-11 • Daily quiet times Family prayers • Homegroups Prayer partners/triplets Sat morning prayers Mission prayer group • PowerPoint
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 “The hero isn’t their great faith… …it’s their great God!
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25 Who really has the power… Herod ?
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25 Who really has the power… Herod - Defeated
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25 Who really has the power… God has the power
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25 ‘God’s word spreads…’
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 Faithful prayer :
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 Faithful prayer : - Asks for God’s will to be done
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 Faithful prayer : - Asks for God’s will to be done - Trusts God
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 Faithful prayer : - Asks for God’s will to be done - Trusts God - Seeks God’s glory