119 Showdown with the Sanhedrin

Acts 3:17-24; 4:1-22, TBC Book Two, Chapter 119
Something unusual was happening at the eastern side of the outer temple courtyard. More and more people gathered at Solomon’s Colonnade, joining the large crowd that had followed Peter and John. Some of them looked troubled by what they were hearing.

“As I said,” Peter continued, “I know that you and your leaders acted in ignorance when you handed over Jesus and called for his crucifixion. But long ago, God foretold through the prophets that this would happen: Christ, his Anointed One, would suffer as our sacrificial lamb.

“So now repent—turn from your sins, accept God’s offering so that he may forgive you! For this same Jesus, who was appointed to suffer in your place, must remain in heaven until the time comes when God will restore all things. . . .

Some priests among them grew alarmed to see the large crowd being told that Jesus had arisen from the dead. So they ran to tell the Sadducees, who taught there was no resurrection. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 119, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: To “obey God rather than man” is not a license for rebellion: Obey God by proclaiming Jesus—no matter the cost.
     A promise to cling to: “ If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.” 1 Peter 4:14-16 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Jesus Lover of My Soul  Darlene Zschech   [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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