The chapter begins with Ananias and Sapphira lying to the Holy Ghost. Keeping back part of the price of the land for themselves and being buried beside one another, bringing fear to all who heard. But reading on, we see the continued power of God working thru Peter, sign and wonders done among the people. The sick laid on beds and couches in the streets just to be in the path of Peter's shadow that they might be healed.
Prison followed, then freedom again. The Apostles are put on trial and set free again on the advice of Gamaliel to the council.Though beaten and commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, they went to the temple daily and ceased not to teach and preach Jesus as the Christ.
What a lesson we can take heed to. Honor the Holy Ghost and do not lie. Believe that miracles will happen and God will bring it to pass. Hold on to our faith, God will bring us thru the trials if we cease not to proclaim Jesus as the Christ.
I love you all and hope this is a blessed day.
Joe Crosson