The Freeing God

Saturday, October 31, 2015
Acts 12:12-18 KJV 

12 And when he had considered [the thing], he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. 14 And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. 15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. 16 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened [the door], and saw him, they were astonished. 17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place. 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) After the Apostle Peter had been awakened in prison and escorted out by an angel, what did he do and what were the other disciples doing, at that time? (v.12)
2) Who did Peter encounter after he knocked at the door of the gate and how did that person respond? (v.13-14)
3) How did the other disciples respond to the young girl's report? (v.15)
4) What did Peter continue doing and what did the disciples find after opening the door? (v.16) 
5) What was Peter's response to the other disciples and and what how did the soldiers respond the following morning? (v.17-18)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Have you ever been miraculously delivered from a seemingly impossible situation? If so, briefly describe what happened?

LIFE LESSONS
7) Nothing can abort the plan of God for the lives of those who follow the Lord Jesus Christ.