Act 4:8-11 | MHM | STEP | v. 8–10 : Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, answered them boldly. He told the leaders that if they were being called to account for an act of kindness shown to a crippled man, then they should know it was done in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth—the very man they had crucified but whom God raised from the dead. Peter made it clear that Jesus is the one who gave power for the healing, and that all glory belongs to him.

‏ Acts 4:8-11

v. 8–10: Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, answered them boldly. He told the leaders that if they were being called to account for an act of kindness shown to a crippled man, then they should know it was done in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth—the very man they had crucified but whom God raised from the dead. Peter made it clear that Jesus is the one who gave power for the healing, and that all glory belongs to him.

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v. 11: Peter then quoted Scripture (The stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone Psalm 118:22 ^a). He reminded them that Jesus, whom they rejected, is now the most important foundation of God’s work.