Today's Reading | January 25, 2026
Acts 4:23—5:11
Introduction Acts 4:23—5:11: Peter and John return to the other followers and report what the Council had said. The believers come together and pray for boldness to speak the Lord’s message. They continue to meet, pray, and share their possessions so that no one would be in need. Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, sell some property but withhold a portion…
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