Unstoppable: Acts 4:1-31 Questions for discussion and reflection

After being questioned, threatened and released by the Sadducees and temple police, Peter and John pray with fellow believers pray, “And now Lord, consider their threats, and grant that Your slaves may speak Your message with complete boldness.” (Acts 4:29) What specifically was this “message”? See Acts 4:12, 18.

Using two or more translations, compare the relationship of boldness and speech in the following Scriptures:

Mark 15:43—

Acts 9:28—

Acts 13:46—

Acts 14:3—

2 Corinthians 3:12—

2 Corinthians 7:4—

1 Thessalonians 2:2—

Read Colossians 4:6. How is boldness not obnoxious or rude speech? How are Christians to always speak?

John Piper writes, “The evidence of boldness is whether or not a person is making choices throughout the day that revolve around their desire to avoid conflict. Is a Christian navigating his (or her) life to avoid conflict? That would be one of the chief evidences that boldness is missing.” (www.desiringGod.com)

In what specific way is God calling you to be “bold in speech” about the gospel?