Teaching Notes

I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Psalm 16:8

We have two goals.

Unshakeable Faith – Disciple every Westsider to grow in Faith and Generosity.
Unshakeable Love – Advance Jesus’ kingdom through our faithful stewardship

We are striving for 100% Engagement

Acts 1 - Unshakeable Mission.

Acts 2 - Unshakeable Community

Acts 4 - Unshakeable Boldness

Healing (Acts 3:1-10)

The Challenge & Response (Acts 4:1-22)

“Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Jesus is
“‘the stone you builders rejected,
    which has become the cornerstone.’
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
Acts 4:8-13

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:13

“Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Acts 4:19-20

Prayer Support (Acts 4:23-31)

“…enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.” (Acts 4:29)

Acts 4:32-37

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
Acts 4:32-35

Acts 29