The verse we will recite together today is from the New Testament, Acts 4:12. The apostle Peter was an uneducated Galilean fisherman, who was "filled with the Holy Spirit", and although he was brought to the council for trial, he was not afraid to proclaim the only way to salvation to the powerful and influential people. Peter and the apostle John, who was imprisoned with him, were courageous in the face of danger, for "they had been followers of Jesus". Jesus had prepared his disciples for the persecution to come, and had promised to give them the eloquence and wisdom they needed. Ask God to give us boldness to testify to the multitudes of people about Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead, through his word of power. (translation from DeepL.com/translator)