Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for December 29, 2024

Guest Speaker: Sherry Forester

God at Work

Acts 12:1-23

I. Persecution and Prison (Acts 12:1-4)

• Herod harasses the church.
• James, the brother of John, is executed.
• Peter is arrested and imprisoned under heavy guard.
• God orchestrates finite details to accomplish His purposes.

II. Prayer and Providence (Acts 12:5-17)

• Peter is sleeping and an angel rescues Peter from prison.
• Peter arrives at the house where the church is praying.
• Peter recounts his miraculous deliverance.
• God is worthy of our trust.

III. Pride and Punishment (Acts 12:18-23)

• The guards are executed for Peter’s escape.
• Herod revels in praise and dies.
• No matter the circumstances, God is always in control.

IV. So what?

Because God is our all-powerful and all-wise Sovereign, we can trust Him in every situation.

“Let’s keep our chins up and our knees down – we’re on the victory side!”

(Alan Redpath)

“Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you.
Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you.
No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you.
Lean, weary one, upon His breast, God will take care of you.”

(Martin, “God Will Take Care of You”)