Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Communique
April 21, 2026
This passage in Acts 4:1-30 in the church year is leading up to Pentecost, the outpouring of
the Holy Spirit with power. Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and
realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note
that these men had been with Jesus. John and Peter were your run-of-the-mill men who had
no formal education and were paralyzed with fear after Jesus’ crucifixion. However, after
Pentecost they displayed a change in courage and knowledge that defied explanation, except
for the fact “they were with Jesus. That begs the question; how has and how is your life
different being with Jesus? The religious leaders could not deny the miracle of the crippled
beggar (Acts 3:1-11) nor the change of John and Peter. There is no greater witness than a
changed life.
After being threatened to stop mentioning Jesus’ name and the resurrection in public, John
and Peter upon release met with the other disciples and after sharing their experience
decided the best reaction was to have a prayer meeting. Perhaps surprisingly, they did not
complain to God or whine about their rejection threats and treatment. Their prayer consisted
of first giving praise to God, then they prayed Psalm 2:1-2 back to God, and lastly for
boldness and courage to share the truth about Jesus and His resurrection, but they didn’t stop
there. They prayed with confidence that God would “ Acts 4:30 Stretch out your hand to heal
and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” The
miraculous would affirm the gospel and provide healing for spiritual and physical problems.
When was the last time you prayed for God to send His power to heal, send signs and
wonders? Is this too much for our church today? Are we too sophisticated and proper? Dare
we believe God will come to us in power and signs? It was the norm in the early church and
on the modern mission fields. What happened to the church since then?
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today, 4:30 Confirmation class. (Last day is April 29)
April 19, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: Recognize the Voice? John 10:1-21
May 3, 9:30 Confirmation Sunday and Holy CommunionPast communiques and sermons can be read and heard on our website: www.pilotknob.org
and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilotKnobLutheran
Our service also airs on: KGLO 1300 AM at 10:00 AM, and KIOW 107.3 FM at 7:00 AM.
Spread the word.
Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to
it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for
the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will
not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve thepurpose for
which I sent it.
