Family Reunion Metaphor for Church

In this message, TA teaches from Acts 5:12–42 and shows what should mark the church. In the early church, believers gathered together, prayed for those who were sick, and saw God work powerfully as people were healed and “more than ever” believed in Jesus. At the same time, the apostles faced opposition and were arrested, but they continued preaching with boldness, saying, “We must obey God rather than men.” This passage reminds us to be a church that prays for healing, prays for people to know Jesus, and lives boldly for the gospel.