New Courage

In this passage, the Apostles gain new courage to proclaim the power of God after the healing of the lame man. The leaders of the Temple confront Peter and John. The same leaders they once followed and looked to for spiritual guidance. The temple leaders critically and directly question this new community. The temple leaders are amazed by this new courage from the under-qualified fisherman. The passage ends with a prayer for more boldness to preach the gospel.