Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Our prayers are powerful.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 4:3 (NLT)
Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
Question of the Day: Should Christians pray together and trust God even in the worst situations?
Read about It
Read: Acts 12:6–16
Can you imagine what Peter must have been thinking when he realized he was free from prison? People were praying for him, and God chose to help Peter in a way that he probably never imagined. He had been chained to guards and the chains fell off his wrists. The angel even reminded Peter to put on his coat as he was walking out of the prison cell, past the guards, and past the iron gate that opened by itself.
Other followers of Jesus had been praying and believing that God would help Peter. But even they were surprised when God answered in a way that they may not have imagined. God is greater than we will ever be able to understand, and He helps us in ways that are far beyond what we could even dream about. When we pray together, we can trust that the God of the universe will move in supernatural ways because that’s what He does. He is the God who hears our prayers and answers us.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What are some things that happened to Peter in this story that only God could have done? Answer 1. God sent an angel to him in prison. (Acts12:7) The chains fell off Peter’s wrists. (Acts 12:7) Peter was able to pass by both sets of guards, and the iron gate leading to the city opened by itself. (Acts 12:10)
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| Question 2. Where was the first place Peter went after the miracle happened?
Answer 2. He went to Mary’s house where people had been praying for him. (Acts 12:12)
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Question 3. When was a time that someone prayed with you for God to help you and He did? Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. Why is it sometimes hard to believe God for big things when we pray?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. Should Christians pray together and trust God even in the worst situations?
Answer 5. Yes. God can hear and answer our prayers for help like He helped Peter. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You that You work in amazing ways. Help us to grow together as the Church, trust You for big things, and believe that You will answer. Amen.