Around the Campfire: Week 3

As the first disciples of Jesus witnessed His resurrection and were filled with the Holy Spirit, the message of the Gospel began to spread, and the church began to grow. God accompanied their preaching with great signs and wonders. People continued to be healed, restored, and saved. Once again, political and religious leaders took note of this powerful movement, and persecution began to fall on the followers of Jesus. At this time, King Herod arrests Peter, one of the primary leaders of the church and disciples of Jesus. But God cannot be stopped! God miraculously saves Peter from prison by the appearance and rescue of an angel. Peter returns to the gathering place of some of his fellow disciples, and he knocks at the door. Even they cannot believe that Peter could be there, and they believe that it must be “his angel.” As we follow Jesus we must know that trouble will come and people will fight against the Gospel in many ways. But today, just like in the time of Peter and the first disciples, God will not be stopped. At times, we may even experience the miraculous and supernatural. Are we ready?