121 Obeying God, Proclaiming the Gospel

Acts 5:12-42, TBC Book Two, Chapter 121
The believers now met regularly in the temple courtyard, Solomon’s Colonnade. The Apostles’ miraculous signs and wonders led a growing number to put their faith in Jesus. And as those numbers grew, so did the jealousy of the local religious leaders.

News of the miracles spread to all the towns around Jerusalem, drawing people who were ill, handicapped, or tormented by evil spirits. The crowds grew so large that people hoped Peter’s shadow falling on them could bring healing. One thing was certain—all who came were healed.

That led the religious leaders to take action: They had the apostles arrested and put in jail, hoping that would stop them and put an end to their teachings about Jesus. But they were wrong.

That night, an angel of the Lord released the apostles from jail and led them outside.

“Go back to the courtyard,” he said. “Continue telling people the full message of life through Jesus.” Beginning at daybreak, they did just that.

Meanwhile, the ruling council assembled. But when they summoned the guards, no prisoners were with them. One of the officers reported, “They’re gone! . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 121, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Our weapons of civil disobedience are peaceful resistance, public protest, and persistent proclamation of the risen Christ.
     A promise to cling to: “The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.” Acts 5:41-42 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Crucified With Christ  Phillips, Craig, and Dean     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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