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GOD ACTS! (Chapter 12) - He Proceeded to Seize Peter
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- Awake Us Now
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- Aug 16, 2026
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Summary
God's word brings light into our lives, gives us direction and points us to Jesus showing us where our hope and strength are found. Today's story demonstrates this truth. Join us! Chapter 12 is about some of the persecution Peter experienced and we will look at Peter's writings in 1 Peter in conjunction with this story in Acts chapter 12 for additional insights. THEN + NOW Persecution - Acts 12:1-4; 1 Peter 4:12-13 Herod Agrippa the First, encouraged by approval after arresting believers and putting the Apostle James to death, decides to arrest and imprison Peter. He has Peter under guard by four squads of four soldiers each. He is planning a public trial of Peter after the Passover. 1 Peter 4:12-13 - Peter tells us not to be surprised at persecution and to instead rejoice that we can participate in the sufferings of Christ. There is a cost to following Jesus. The enemy desires to stifle our witness and to destroy the plans and purposes of God. Prayer - Acts 12:5; 1 Peter 3:12 (Psalm 34:15) While Peter is imprisoned the believers are praying for him. 1 Peter 3:12 Peter quotes Psalm 34:15 sharing that prayer is answered by God. We are called to be faithful in prayer. Peace - Acts 12:6; 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 5:7 The night before his trial we see Peter peacefully sleeping while under heavy guard. 1 Peter 3:14 Peter tells us not to fear threats because God is in control. 1 Peter 5::7 Peter tells us to cast all our anxiety on Jesus because He cares for us. Provision - Acts 12:7; 1 Peter 3:21b-22 An angel appears in the jail and the chains fall off of Peter. 1 Peter 3:21b-22 Peter tells us that Christ who is at God's right hand, has everything in submission to Him. God is in charge and even when an evil ruler seeks to destroy God's people, God knows and it is His plans that…