Boldness Given by Our Sovereign God

Acts 4:23-31

Six Observations:

1. Boldness From Friends (23)
2. Boldness From Prayer (24 - 30)
3. Boldness From God's Character (24 - 30)
4. Boldness From Scripture (25 - 26)
5. Boldness From the Holy Spirit (25 & 31)
6. Boldness for Continuing the Work (31)

Six Applications

1. Build Excellent Friendships
2. Respond in Prayer
3. Be Encouraged by the Word
4. Trust in God's Character
5. Work with the Holy Spirit
6. Speak the Word of God

MC Questions

• Why were the believers in Acts praying for boldness (4:29)?
  • Should we still pray for boldness?
  • Why?
• What are some reasons a person would NOT be bold?
• What are some different ways we see the believers are able to be encouraged?
• For what reason and purpose should a person pray for boldness?
• When it comes to sharing the gospel, how do you think you can become more bold?