Peter could speak credibly about persecutions because he endured them himself. He practiced what he preached (1Pet 4:12-14).
In Acts 5 we can see how he suffered for his faith. Acts 12 reports his imprisonment. Eventually, the Romans crucified him upside down instead of right-side up.
One thing that can make or break a leader is communication skills. An excellent place to learn about effective communication is in the Scriptures. You’ll see frequent use of similes and metaphors to explain things in terms that are understandable to the listeners.
What do you do when you look around and realize that you are the most powerful person in the room?
