The church prays, and Peter knocksActs 12:1-17Length: Long
Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this show me about God?
- The church prayed and the chains fell off. What can God do with a locked prison?
What does it show me about people — and about me?
- They tell the servant girl she is out of her mind — the very thing they had been praying for is standing outside. Why is it so hard to believe God actually did it?
What will I obey this week?
- What would you actually do differently if you expected God to answer? Try it this week.
Who will I tell?
- Who could you pray with this week — not alone, but together?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
God, they were praying for Peter and would not believe it when he turned up at the door. Thank you for answering prayers even when we are not expecting you to.