Christians in North America have come to expect conditions conducive to the free exercise and propagation of our faith. Despite the undeniable fact that through most of history, most Christians in most places have lived out their faith in decidedly uncongenial circumstances and conditions. And despite the clear scriptural premise that it is “through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22). This past year came as an unexpected reminder of that clear historical and doctrinal truth. This morning we turn our attention to a defining moment, early on in the life of the infant church, when the heady days following Pentecost suddenly gave way to the threats of authorities seeking to shut them down. What was their response? And what can we learn from that response? We’ll take a close look at Acts 4:23-31, in a message entitled, “Voices Raised….In Prayer to God”.