1194. The Prayer of a Witness (Acts 4:23-31) | Paul Tripp’s 5-Minute Bible Study

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus paints a picture of the heart and life of a Christian—not merely a list of rules to follow. At the center of this teaching is the Lord’s Prayer, which shapes our hearts around God’s kingdom and purposes.Today, we continue our sermon series from the archives on the Sermon on the Mount, as Paul unpacks the first half of the Lord’s Prayer and what it means to live for the Kingdom of God.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

When trouble comes, do you instinctively turn to God in prayer—or rely on your own strength to find a way out? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul shows how remembering God’s sovereignty, praying through Scripture, and asking for boldness equips us to face opposition with confidence in His power.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

What if one of the sins we’re most willing to excuse is one God takes far more seriously than we realize? This week on The Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby examine how anger grows from the selfish desires of our hearts and remind us of our desperate need for God’s inexhaustible grace to overcome it.For more episodes of The Connecting Podcast, visit PaulTripp.com/Connecting.

This week, Paul explores how Christ’s victory on the cross frees us from the burden of past failures, reminding us that God’s mercy triumphs over regret and empowers us to move forward in grace.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Jesus calls us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us—but how can we love those who hurt us when we struggle to love even those who love us? Today, we continue our sermon series from the archives on the Sermon on the Mount, as Paul explains how true righteousness begins with recognizing our inability to obey God in our own strength and learning to depend on His transforming grace to do what we cannot do on our own.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

What turns fearful, ordinary people into bold witnesses for Christ, even in the face of powerful opposition?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul reviews Peter and John’s boldness in Acts 4, showing how God’s grace does more than forgive and reconcile us—it transforms us to live courageously for Christ.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

What if true righteousness isn’t about looking good on the outside, but surrendering your heart to God? This week on The Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby expose the dangers of pride and show how God’s grace empowers us to live in joyful obedience.For more episodes of The Connecting Podcast, visit PaulTripp.com/Connecting.

This week, Paul considers how Jesus’ triumph over sin and death gives believers the freedom to live with confidence rather than fear.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you’ve been enjoying the Wednesday’s Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Christians are called to live in dark communities; not to retreat from the darkness, but to shine the light of the Gospel within it. Today, we begin a sermon series from the archives on the Sermon on the Mount, as Paul unpacks Jesus’ call for His followers to live as lights in a dark world and become effective witnesses for Christ.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

What if there’s a right way to share the gospel—and Peter’s sermon gives us the blueprint? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines Peter’s message in Acts 3, highlighting six essential elements of gospel preaching.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.