Peter Escapes Growing Jewish Persecution - Acts 12:1-25

King Herod was Herod Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great (who ruled when Jesus was born). The Romans allowed him to be ‘king’ over various territories in Israel. The James of verse 2 was the son of Zebedee, one of the 12 disciples. Here we see Mark 10:39 fulfilled when Jesus said that he would ‘drink the cup I drink and be baptised with the baptism I am baptised with’.

What do you notice about the practice and power of prayer in this passage?

How does this event show God’s control over persecution and persecutors?

Read verse 24. Reflect and pray about some of the big themes of Acts. The next Ann Street Daily will pick things up in Acts 13.

1. After reading today’s passage, what’s one thing you can praise God for? What does it prompt you to ask Him for in prayer?

2. Linda McKerrell: Pray for the planning of the Ann Street Mission Exposure Trip (Jan 2026). Ask for wisdom and a growing vision for global mission.

3. Good News Week is here! Pray for your 3!