A captain of the guards (the Jewish temple guards) and his men were sent to bring back the apostles from the temple area to the high priest and the Council. The guards feared for their lives because of the apostles’ popularity among the crowds in Jerusalem. (Acts 5:26) The accusation and condemnation of the […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray… From Romans 11:33-36 Lord God of the Bible, You are my Encourager. The depths of the riches of Your wisdom and knowledge – are beyond my understanding! You are […]
Have you ever said, or heard someone say, that God is too good, too loving, too kind to permit His own to suffer cruelty? I have from many and even from followers of Christ. Since God the Father had suffering (the cruel suffering of death on a cross), in mind for His Son, […]
Peter and John were arrested for healing a man and preaching the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 3:1-9; 4:1-2). They were imprisoned overnight, questioned the next day, and released. Then they went to other believers and reported everything the chief priests and the elders said to them…including the fact they were “not to speak […]
You and I have a choice, just as Peter and John had a choice: to listen to God and believe Him enough to obey His words and please Him. Or listen to men and follow their rules to please them. (NASB) Acts 4:19-20 “But Peter and John answered and said to them (Council of […]
Shall we pray…Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB From Isaiah 53:4-6 Holy God of the Bible…Your words are truth, every one of them. You have prophesied of Your Son by the great prophet, Isaiah. You fulfilled that prophecy when […]
Peter and John were arrested and jailed the evening before and now stood in the center of their accusers. Who were those accusers? The very ones who accused Jesus in the last week of His life! Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas and others of high priestly descent. And interestingly, Peter used the same […]
Peter and John told a large crowd in Jerusalem about Jesus. Jesus died by crucifixion, was buried and then raised to life by God. Priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees were greatly disturbed! Jesus – He died, they were there and they knew He died! Yet these men, Peter […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…From Ephesians 6:10-18 Lord God of the Holy Bible… Today, I put on Your armor, to stand firm. I know my strength comes from You and Your power. Help […]
Peter was speaking to the chosen people of God in Jerusalem. They were the descendants of the Old Testament prophets. They were the heirs of God’s covenant to Abraham. Perhaps you also can say you are one of God’s chosen people through the heritage of Abraham. Peter spoke to the Jewish population. […]