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The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
The Hidden Hand at Work Acts 12:1-25 Who has the power?
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4 Christians arrested
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4 Christians arrested James executed
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4 Christians arrested James executed Peter imprisoned
God’s power in question Acts 12:1-4
God’s power in action Acts 12:5-11
God’s power in action Acts 12:5-11
God’s power in action Acts 12:5-11 “The Lord… Rescued Me”
God’s power in action Acts 12:5-11 • Daily quiet times Family prayers • Homegroups Prayer partners/triplets Sat morning prayers Mission prayer group • PowerPoint
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 “The hero isn’t their great faith… …it’s their great God!
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25 Who really has the power… Herod ?
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25 Who really has the power… Herod - Defeated
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25 Who really has the power… God has the power
God’s power prevails Acts 12:18-25 ‘God’s word spreads…’
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 Faithful prayer :
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 Faithful prayer : - Asks for God’s will to be done
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 Faithful prayer : - Asks for God’s will to be done - Trusts God
God’s power surprises Acts 12:12-17 Faithful prayer : - Asks for God’s will to be done - Trusts God - Seeks God’s glory