Weekly Truths Devotional April 20 — 24, 2026 All Scripture references are from (KJV)

Sermon Title: NOTABLE MIRACLE
Primary Text: Acts 4:14-16 All Scripture references are from the (KJV)

April 20, 2026 The Undeniable Work of God

Primary Scripture: Acts 4:14-16 “…a notable miracle hath been done… and we cannot deny it.”

Parallel Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17‍ ‍“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Today’s Reflection:

The enemies of the Gospel could criticize, but they could not deny the miracle before them. The healed man was standing there as living proof that God had done a work no man could explain away. The rulers did not rejoice in it, but they were forced to acknowledge it.

That same truth still speaks to us today. One of the clearest evidences of the power of Jesus Christ is a changed life. When the Lord saves a sinner, He does more than improve behavior. He makes a new creature. Old things begin to pass away, and a new direction begins to appear. The tongue changes, the walk changes, the desires change, and the testimony changes. What religion cannot do, Christ can do.

For the believer, this is both a comfort and a challenge. We are not called merely to profess Christ with our lips; we are called to display His work through our lives. The world may argue with doctrine, but it struggles to argue with a genuine testimony of grace. A saved life becomes evidence that Jesus still saves, still changes, and still works wonders.

Application:

• What evidence of Christ’s work is visible in your life?

• Could others say of your testimony, “We cannot deny it”?

• Are you relying on outward religion, or on the inward work of Christ?

Prayer:
Lord, let my life clearly show Thy power. May others see the proof of the change Thou hast made in me, and may my testimony bring honor to Thy name.

For New Believers

If you are newly saved, do not be discouraged if growth feels gradual. The Lord truly changes His people, and He continues that work day by day. Stay in the Word, stay in prayer, and trust Him to keep shaping your life.

April 21, 2026 The Power of a United Partnership

Primary Scripture: Acts 3:1 “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple…”

Parallel Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

Today’s Reflection:
Before the miracle at the gate Beautiful, Scripture shows us Peter and John walking together. This detail is easy to pass over, yet it is deeply important. God often works through a people who are joined in purpose, united in love, and willing to put the cause of Christ above personal preference.

Peter and John were not the same in temperament. Peter was known for speaking quickly and acting boldly. John is often remembered for tenderness and closeness to the Lord. Yet they went up together. Their common burden for Christ and His glory mattered more than their differences.

So it is in the church. When believers allow bitterness, pride, jealousy, or unresolved offenses to linger, the Spirit of God is grieved. But when God’s people forgive one another and labor side by side, there is room for the Lord to work in power. A united church does not mean a perfect church. It means a church that values Christ above self.

Application:

• Is there anyone with whom you need to be reconciled?

• Have your feelings become more important than the cause of Christ?

• How can you help strengthen unity in your home, class, or church?

Prayer:
Father, take away pride and harshness from my heart. Help me walk in humility, forgiveness, and unity so that Thy work may go forward unhindered.

Remember

Unity is not produced by overlooking truth. It is produced when believers submit themselves to Christ, His Word, and His Spirit.

April 22, 2026 The Practice of Prayer

Primary Scripture: Acts 3:1“…at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.”

Parallel Scripture: Luke 24:49 “…tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”

Jeremiah 33:3“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”

Today’s Reflection:
Peter and John were on their way to pray when the Lord opened the door for ministry. That is no accident. Prayer is not a small matter in the Christian life. It is one of the chief ways we confess our dependence upon God. A prayerless believer is attempting spiritual work in natural strength.

The early church was marked by prayer. They waited in prayer, served in prayer, suffered in prayer, and found boldness in prayer. They understood that if anything lasting was to be done, Heaven must move. We need that same spirit today. Before there can be a notable work, there must be a praying people.

Prayer also searches the heart. As we come before God, He reveals sin, self-will, unbelief, and neglect. That is a mercy, not a burden. When we confess and forsake those things, our fellowship is restored, and our hearts are prepared for His use. Prayer is where weakness meets divine strength.

Application:

• Is prayer a fixed part of your daily life, or only something you do in difficulty?

• Do you seek God’s power before attempting to serve Him?

• What has the Lord been pressing on your heart in prayer lately?

Prayer:
Lord, teach me to pray. Cleanse my heart, deepen my dependence, and help me seek Thy face before I seek any other answer.

A Simple Help for Today

Set aside a definite time today for prayer. Open your Bible, confess sin honestly, thank the Lord for His grace, and bring before Him the names of those who need Christ.

April 23, 2026 Compassion and Piety

Primary Scripture: Acts 3:4-6“Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.”

Parallel Scripture: Jude 22 “And of some have compassion, making a difference:”

Luke 10:33 “…when he saw him, he had compassion on him.”

Today’s Reflection:
Many people had likely passed this lame man on their way into the temple, but Peter and John stopped and truly saw him. They did not treat him as a distraction. They saw a man with a real need, and their faith was joined to practical godliness.

That is where piety must be rightly understood. Biblical piety is not cold formality, nor is it a mere outward appearance of religion. It is a life set apart unto God that also reflects His heart toward others. True piety produces compassion, tenderness, and a readiness to serve in the name of Christ.

If our worship is genuine, it will affect how we see people. If our walk with God is healthy, it will not make us indifferent to the hurting, the needy, or the lost. The more closely we walk with Christ, the more we will care about those He places in our path. Holy living and loving ministry belong together.

Application:

• Do you pass by people in need without really noticing them?

• Is your Christian life marked by tenderness as well as truth?

• How can your piety be expressed through compassionate action this week?

Prayer:
Lord, make my walk with Thee sincere and holy. Let true piety shape my heart so that I may show Christlike compassion to others.

Key Thought

Piety is not only reverence before God; it is also a life that reflects the character of God in how we treat others.

April 24, 2026 Power, Praise, and a Changed Life

Primary Scripture: Acts 3:6-8“In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk… walking, and leaping, and praising God.”

Parallel Scriptures:

• Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth…”

• Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

Today’s Reflection:
The miracle did not happen through human strength, personal ability, or religious ceremony. It happened in the name of Jesus Christ. The same Lord who gave strength to the lame man still gives spiritual life to sinners and victory to believers.

Notice also the result. The man did not remain as he had been. He rose, walked, and praised God. When Christ works, the change is not hidden. Power from the Lord produces a response unto the Lord. Gratitude, joy, and praise naturally follow the touch of grace.

This remains true in salvation and in daily sanctification. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Christ not only saves from the penalty of sin, but He also enables His people to walk in newness of life. As we yield ourselves unto Him, His life is manifested through us. A notable miracle leads to notable praise.

Application:

• Are you relying on the power of Christ, or on your own strength?

• Has God’s goodness moved you to open praise?

• What change has the Lord made in your life that you ought to thank Him for today?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank Thee for Thy saving and keeping power. Strengthen my walk, fill my mouth with praise, and let my life honor Thee before others.

Closing Reflection

Before there is a notable miracle, Acts shows us notable partnership, notable prayer, notable piety, notable power, and notable praise. May the Lord work these things in us for His glory.