Boldness and Praying for More Boldness

I. Peter and John before the Council 1-22

1. Peter preached a lengthy sermon (4:1-4)

2. The power of Peter and John was from The Holy Spirit v. 8 and
   the Name of Jesus v. 10 (5-10)

3. The council that met included the ones who condemned Jesus.  v.11
   

Psalm 118:22 is applied directly to them

4. They boldly proclaim Jesus as the only way of salvation  v. 12.
   

5. The spiritual blindness of the leaders   (13-14) 
   

6. Perplexed, the counsel finally orders them to stop preaching  (15-18)
         
   

7. They refuse and let it be known they would continue preaching and 
    teaching – no matter what the cost.   (19-22)  see Daniel 3:14-28
   

   II. Prayer that Avails with God 4:23-31

8. It is a God-Centered Prayer
   

9. They acknowledge God as the Ruler and Creator v. 24 see Psalm 146

10. They pray Scripture  v. 25-26  (Psalm 2)
    

11. Who Killed Jesus?  v. 27-28
    

12. The Petition  for boldness  v. 29
    

13. The Petition for continued miracles  v. 30
    

14. The Answer  v. 31